2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · J10 RRR
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 124,657 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J10 RRR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/11/2023
- 124,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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J10 RRR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (J10 RRR) between October 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
J10 RRR Mileage History
- 13/10/2022120,911 mi
- 25/11/2023124,657 mi+3,746 mi
Average of roughly 3,353 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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