2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · JJ03 JOO
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 168,356 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JJ03 JOO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 168,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JJ03 JOO 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 (JJ03 JOO) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 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: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
JJ03 JOO Mileage History
- 30/07/2024141,984 mi
- 17/07/2025155,720 mi+13,736 mi
- 18/07/2025155,720 mi
- 24/07/2026168,356 mi+12,636 mi
- 24/07/2026168,356 mi
Average of roughly 13,305 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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