2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BD61 PXV
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 165,192 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,192 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD61 PXV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 165,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BD61 PXV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (BD61 PXV) between November 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BD61 PXV Mileage History
- 02/11/2022152,840 mi
- 16/04/2024159,312 mi+6,472 mi
- 17/04/2024159,313 mi+1 mi
- 14/04/2025165,175 mi+5,862 mi
- 15/04/2025165,192 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 5,041 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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