2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · HV12 RYF
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 197,166 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HV12 RYF Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2023
- 197,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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HV12 RYF Mileage History
- 09/03/2015118,659 mi
- 25/03/2016128,842 mi+10,183 mi
- 04/03/2017139,596 mi+10,754 mi
- 03/03/2018150,292 mi+10,696 mi
- 09/03/2019161,244 mi+10,952 mi
- 21/03/2020172,701 mi+11,457 mi
- 13/03/2021179,054 mi+6,353 mi
- 21/03/2022185,536 mi+6,482 mi
- 20/03/2023197,166 mi+11,630 mi
Average of roughly 9,777 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
HV12 RYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (HV12 RYF) between March 2015 and March 2023.
The record contains 9 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
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