2012 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · MR11 JAM
2012 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 185,938 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MR11 JAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 185,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MR11 JAM 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 (MR11 JAM) between April 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
MR11 JAM Mileage History
- 08/04/202297,560 mi
- 11/04/2023111,013 mi+13,453 mi
- 01/04/2024126,108 mi+15,095 mi
- 09/04/2025147,635 mi+21,527 mi
- 02/06/2026185,938 mi+38,303 mi
Average of roughly 21,295 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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