2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LB62 JYV
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 72,403 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB62 JYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 72,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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LB62 JYV 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 (LB62 JYV) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
LB62 JYV Mileage History
- 08/12/202252,491 mi
- 01/08/202353,365 mi+874 mi
- 13/08/202458,158 mi+4,793 mi
- 06/11/202572,403 mi+14,245 mi
- 06/11/202572,403 mi
Average of roughly 6,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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