2012 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · P99 MBO
2012 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 143,255 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P99 MBO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 143,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P99 MBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (P99 MBO) between September 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)”; “Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)”.
P99 MBO Mileage History
- 08/09/201518,783 mi
- 07/09/201622,788 mi+4,005 mi
- 08/09/201622,789 mi+1 mi
- 02/10/201737,150 mi+14,361 mi
- 11/07/201850,740 mi+13,590 mi
- 01/07/201959,291 mi+8,551 mi
- 09/07/202077,071 mi+17,780 mi
- 06/07/202188,157 mi+11,086 mi
- 10/06/202297,336 mi+9,179 mi
- 21/06/2023111,005 mi+13,669 mi
- 03/07/2024122,228 mi+11,223 mi
- 04/07/2025133,909 mi+11,681 mi
- 18/06/2026143,255 mi+9,346 mi
Average of roughly 11,550 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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