2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · NX12 JXY
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 65,019 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NX12 JXY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 65,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NX12 JXY 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 (NX12 JXY) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
NX12 JXY Mileage History
- 22/03/202352,863 mi
- 06/03/202457,165 mi+4,302 mi
- 18/03/202561,429 mi+4,264 mi
- 19/03/202561,429 mi
- 18/03/202665,019 mi+3,590 mi
Average of roughly 4,066 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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