2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · JO58 BMW
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 125,401 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JO58 BMW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 125,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JO58 BMW 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 (JO58 BMW) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 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 (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
JO58 BMW Mileage History
- 15/05/202494,739 mi
- 15/05/202494,739 mi
- 13/05/2025109,638 mi+14,899 mi
- 08/05/2026125,401 mi+15,763 mi
- 08/05/2026125,401 mi
Average of roughly 15,492 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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