2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · M6 VSK
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 185,642 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M6 VSK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 185,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M6 VSK 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 (M6 VSK) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
M6 VSK Mileage History
- 25/01/2024171,073 mi
- 25/01/2024171,126 mi+53 mi
- 21/01/2025178,718 mi+7,592 mi
- 24/01/2025178,768 mi+50 mi
- 26/01/2026185,642 mi+6,874 mi
Average of roughly 7,268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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