2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MW12 JGY
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 124,426 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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MW12 JGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 124,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MW12 JGY 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 (MW12 JGY) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MW12 JGY Mileage History
- 19/03/2024113,367 mi
- 17/03/2025119,016 mi+5,649 mi
- 17/03/2025119,016 mi
- 17/03/2026124,420 mi+5,404 mi
- 19/03/2026124,426 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,532 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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