2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · GX12 VBO
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 153,572 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX12 VBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2025
- 153,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GX12 VBO 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 (GX12 VBO) between February 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GX12 VBO Mileage History
- 08/02/2023132,703 mi
- 08/02/2023132,703 mi
- 06/02/2024144,023 mi+11,320 mi
- 06/02/2024144,023 mi
- 15/01/2025153,572 mi+9,549 mi
Average of roughly 10,779 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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