2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RJ12 RYR
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08/08/2012. Recorded mileage 160,194 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
RJ12 RYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 20/08/2026
- 160,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RJ12 RYR Mileage History
- 29/07/2023127,392 mi
- 27/07/2024139,022 mi+11,630 mi
- 29/07/2025150,537 mi+11,515 mi
- 30/07/2025150,537 mi
- 20/08/2026160,194 mi+9,657 mi
Average of roughly 10,714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RJ12 RYR 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 RYR) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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