2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · KVO 320V
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 125,430 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KVO 320V Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2025
- 125,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KVO 320V 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 (KVO 320V) between April 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KVO 320V Mileage History
- 01/04/2023108,409 mi
- 04/12/2023112,883 mi+4,474 mi
- 03/12/2024115,740 mi+2,857 mi
- 11/12/2025125,398 mi+9,658 mi
- 13/12/2025125,430 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 6,298 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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