2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · P15 RBN
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 154,112 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P15 RBN Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 154,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P15 RBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (P15 RBN) between April 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
P15 RBN Mileage History
- 01/04/201524,114 mi
- 21/03/201635,780 mi+11,666 mi
- 21/03/201743,726 mi+7,946 mi
- 16/03/201850,335 mi+6,609 mi
- 18/03/201957,718 mi+7,383 mi
- 24/03/202062,962 mi+5,244 mi
- 01/04/202172,627 mi+9,665 mi
- 01/04/202172,627 mi
- 28/03/202288,168 mi+15,541 mi
- 29/03/202288,168 mi
- 27/03/2023106,727 mi+18,559 mi
- 19/03/2024123,094 mi+16,367 mi
- 25/03/2025139,952 mi+16,858 mi
- 25/03/2025139,952 mi
- 23/03/2026154,112 mi+14,160 mi
- 23/03/2026154,112 mi
Average of roughly 11,844 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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