2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · OV62 OCJ
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2012. Recorded mileage 130,231 miles. MOT valid until 19/10/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
OV62 OCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 130,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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OV62 OCJ Mileage History
- 14/10/2022120,582 mi
- 11/10/2023122,981 mi+2,399 mi
- 14/10/2024125,689 mi+2,708 mi
- 21/10/2024125,753 mi+64 mi
- 20/10/2025130,231 mi+4,478 mi
Average of roughly 3,198 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV62 OCJ 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 (OV62 OCJ) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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