2012 BMW 3 Series 1.6L Petrol · ET12 FVW
2012 BMW 3 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 53,497 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET12 FVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 53,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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ET12 FVW 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 (ET12 FVW) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
ET12 FVW Mileage History
- 06/08/202249,487 mi
- 24/07/202350,179 mi+692 mi
- 03/08/202451,743 mi+1,564 mi
- 23/07/202553,497 mi+1,754 mi
- 23/07/202553,497 mi
Average of roughly 1,354 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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