2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RJ12 BZT
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2012. Recorded mileage 141,198 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ12 BZT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 141,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RJ12 BZT 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 (RJ12 BZT) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RJ12 BZT Mileage History
- 15/03/2024113,026 mi
- 25/03/2024113,061 mi+35 mi
- 22/03/2025128,795 mi+15,734 mi
- 18/03/2026141,198 mi+12,403 mi
- 18/03/2026141,198 mi
Average of roughly 14,039 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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