2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · C3 NTJ
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2012. Recorded mileage 109,450 miles. MOT valid until 09/06/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,450 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
C3 NTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 109,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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C3 NTJ Mileage History
- 15/05/2024100,693 mi
- 16/05/2024100,696 mi+3 mi
- 11/06/2025106,339 mi+5,643 mi
- 11/06/2025106,339 mi
- 14/05/2026109,450 mi+3,111 mi
Average of roughly 4,388 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C3 NTJ 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 (C3 NTJ) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Exhaust system insecure clamp is missing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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