2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RJ12 VLN
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 110,126 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RJ12 VLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 110,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RJ12 VLN Mileage History
- 19/10/202385,826 mi
- 28/09/202488,511 mi+2,685 mi
- 09/09/202598,382 mi+9,871 mi
- 22/08/2026109,997 mi+11,615 mi
- 25/08/2026110,126 mi+129 mi
Average of roughly 8,524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RJ12 VLN 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 VLN) between October 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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