2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BO55 YRO
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2012. Recorded mileage 104,461 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,461 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
BO55 YRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 104,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BO55 YRO Mileage History
- 07/09/202388,826 mi
- 14/09/202388,835 mi+9 mi
- 11/09/202496,212 mi+7,377 mi
- 13/09/202496,214 mi+2 mi
- 11/09/2025104,461 mi+8,247 mi
Average of roughly 7,770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BO55 YRO 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 (BO55 YRO) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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