2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · R5 EHB
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2012. Recorded mileage 157,446 miles. MOT valid until 22/11/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,446 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
R5 EHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 157,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R5 EHB Mileage History
- 14/11/2022147,112 mi
- 08/11/2023150,574 mi+3,462 mi
- 05/11/2024154,614 mi+4,040 mi
- 05/11/2024154,614 mi
- 11/11/2025157,446 mi+2,832 mi
Average of roughly 3,454 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R5 EHB 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 (R5 EHB) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (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: “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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