2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BO12 JER
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 119,975 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BO12 JER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 119,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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BO12 JER 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 (BO12 JER) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BO12 JER Mileage History
- 22/02/2024101,992 mi
- 04/03/2024102,213 mi+221 mi
- 07/03/2025111,965 mi+9,752 mi
- 25/02/2026119,961 mi+7,996 mi
- 27/02/2026119,975 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 8,924 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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