2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · KX12 HYS
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 191,180 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX12 HYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 191,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KX12 HYS 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 (KX12 HYS) between October 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KX12 HYS Mileage History
- 30/10/2023176,759 mi
- 02/12/2024184,031 mi+7,272 mi
- 19/12/2024184,429 mi+398 mi
- 06/01/2026191,175 mi+6,746 mi
- 09/01/2026191,180 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 6,568 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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