2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DF12 EJJ
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 123,900 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF12 EJJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 123,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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.
DF12 EJJ 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 (DF12 EJJ) between October 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 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: Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DF12 EJJ Mileage History
- 02/10/2023104,450 mi
- 02/10/2023104,450 mi
- 02/10/2024114,592 mi+10,142 mi
- 02/10/2024114,592 mi
- 09/02/2026123,900 mi+9,308 mi
Average of roughly 8,249 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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