2012 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · ND08 DXN
2012 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 108,655 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND08 DXN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 108,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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ND08 DXN 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 (ND08 DXN) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
ND08 DXN Mileage History
- 05/01/202387,029 mi
- 11/12/202392,708 mi+5,679 mi
- 22/01/202598,959 mi+6,251 mi
- 22/01/202598,961 mi+2 mi
- 29/01/2026108,655 mi+9,694 mi
Average of roughly 7,052 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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