2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · OY12 OVS
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 126,730 miles. MOT valid until 05/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,730 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
OY12 OVS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 126,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 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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OY12 OVS Mileage History
- 23/05/2024106,212 mi
- 30/05/2024106,444 mi+232 mi
- 07/04/2025116,028 mi+9,584 mi
- 25/03/2026126,730 mi+10,702 mi
- 25/03/2026126,730 mi
Average of roughly 11,167 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OY12 OVS 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 OVS) between May 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 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 (9 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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