2012 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · J666 MUL
2012 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 87,749 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J666 MUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 87,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J666 MUL 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 (J666 MUL) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
J666 MUL Mileage History
- 03/04/202483,749 mi
- 03/04/202483,749 mi
- 28/03/202585,778 mi+2,029 mi
- 31/03/202585,781 mi+3 mi
- 27/03/202687,749 mi+1,968 mi
Average of roughly 2,021 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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