2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · R90 RRG
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 115,461 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,461 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R90 RRG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 115,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R90 RRG 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 (R90 RRG) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R90 RRG Mileage History
- 08/01/2024107,841 mi
- 10/01/2024107,841 mi
- 28/01/2025112,583 mi+4,742 mi
- 27/01/2026115,450 mi+2,867 mi
- 09/02/2026115,461 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 3,648 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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