2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BJ12 JVK
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 155,538 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,538 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BJ12 JVK Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 155,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BJ12 JVK Mileage History
- 09/03/201573,993 mi
- 09/03/201573,993 mi
- 29/02/201698,650 mi+24,657 mi
- 10/03/2017116,622 mi+17,972 mi
- 06/03/2018128,562 mi+11,940 mi
- 06/03/2018128,562 mi
- 14/03/2019131,945 mi+3,383 mi
- 04/03/2020135,718 mi+3,773 mi
- 06/03/2021137,155 mi+1,437 mi
- 02/03/2022139,878 mi+2,723 mi
- 03/03/2022139,895 mi+17 mi
- 17/03/2023142,553 mi+2,658 mi
- 03/02/2024145,836 mi+3,283 mi
- 21/10/2024151,191 mi+5,355 mi
- 08/10/2025155,538 mi+4,347 mi
Average of roughly 7,704 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
BJ12 JVK MOT History
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15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (BJ12 JVK) between March 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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