2012 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · OY12 OBT
2012 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 83,278 miles. MOT valid until 06/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2996cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
OY12 OBT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 83,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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OY12 OBT Mileage History
- 21/05/202478,675 mi
- 27/05/202580,336 mi+1,661 mi
- 27/05/202683,263 mi+2,927 mi
- 08/07/202683,276 mi+13 mi
- 08/07/202683,278 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,161 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OY12 OBT 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 (OY12 OBT) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
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