2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · GL12 VJA
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 144,481 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GL12 VJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 144,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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GL12 VJA Mileage History
- 07/08/2024127,953 mi
- 09/08/2024127,959 mi+6 mi
- 04/08/2025136,926 mi+8,967 mi
- 04/08/2025136,926 mi
- 29/07/2026144,481 mi+7,555 mi
Average of roughly 8,375 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL12 VJA 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 (GL12 VJA) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 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 (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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