2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · M8 VOF
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 143,759 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M8 VOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 143,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M8 VOF 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 (M8 VOF) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 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: Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
M8 VOF Mileage History
- 27/08/2024126,571 mi
- 27/08/2024126,572 mi+1 mi
- 05/09/2025136,112 mi+9,540 mi
- 08/09/2025136,186 mi+74 mi
- 10/08/2026143,759 mi+7,573 mi
Average of roughly 8,804 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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