2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RE62 GZD
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 116,180 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE62 GZD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 116,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RE62 GZD 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 (RE62 GZD) between October 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RE62 GZD Mileage History
- 18/10/2024106,665 mi
- 14/10/2025113,781 mi+7,116 mi
- 15/10/2025113,799 mi+18 mi
- 07/04/2026116,179 mi+2,380 mi
- 08/04/2026116,180 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,471 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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