2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · JB11 JAR
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09/10/2012. Recorded mileage 125,202 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
JB11 JAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 125,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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JB11 JAR Mileage History
- 27/09/2023107,663 mi
- 17/09/2024115,215 mi+7,552 mi
- 19/09/2024115,215 mi
- 26/09/2025125,202 mi+9,987 mi
- 27/09/2025125,202 mi
Average of roughly 8,763 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JB11 JAR 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 (JB11 JAR) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
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