2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · R8 WGC
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 219,253 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,253 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R8 WGC Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
- 219,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted 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
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R8 WGC Mileage History
- 12/03/201540,443 mi
- 26/02/201652,370 mi+11,927 mi
- 18/05/201654,587 mi+2,217 mi
- 24/01/201755,341 mi+754 mi
- 29/01/201875,628 mi+20,287 mi
- 30/01/201995,832 mi+20,204 mi
- 27/01/2020116,338 mi+20,506 mi
- 27/01/2020116,338 mi
- 27/01/2021133,885 mi+17,547 mi
- 28/01/2022154,879 mi+20,994 mi
- 28/01/2022154,879 mi
- 25/01/2023174,162 mi+19,283 mi
- 29/01/2024192,843 mi+18,681 mi
- 25/01/2025207,931 mi+15,088 mi
- 17/01/2026219,253 mi+11,322 mi
Average of roughly 16,476 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
R8 WGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (R8 WGC) between March 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 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 (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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