2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · E173 JOY
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 51,545 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E173 JOY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 51,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E173 JOY Mileage History
- 14/09/202342,840 mi
- 04/09/202445,579 mi+2,739 mi
- 11/09/202548,962 mi+3,383 mi
- 12/09/202548,963 mi+1 mi
- 03/07/202651,545 mi+2,582 mi
Average of roughly 3,108 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E173 JOY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (E173 JOY) between September 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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