2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · HV62 MZX
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 120,083 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV62 MZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 120,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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HV62 MZX 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 (HV62 MZX) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HV62 MZX Mileage History
- 08/01/202499,269 mi
- 15/01/202499,352 mi+83 mi
- 23/01/2025109,496 mi+10,144 mi
- 07/01/2026120,081 mi+10,585 mi
- 08/01/2026120,083 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,397 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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