2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · N6 NRN
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 108,079 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N6 NRN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2025
- 108,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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N6 NRN 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 (N6 NRN) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
N6 NRN Mileage History
- 05/04/202293,950 mi
- 17/04/202398,039 mi+4,089 mi
- 22/04/2024100,926 mi+2,887 mi
- 08/04/2025108,079 mi+7,153 mi
- 08/04/2025108,079 mi
Average of roughly 4,697 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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