2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RJ12 XTG
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 201,326 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,326 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.
RJ12 XTG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 201,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RJ12 XTG Mileage History
- 18/04/2024172,301 mi
- 07/10/2024172,371 mi+70 mi
- 09/10/2024172,371 mi
- 09/10/2025210,318 mi+37,947 mi
- 14/10/2025201,326 mi-8,992 mi
Average of roughly 19,497 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RJ12 XTG 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 XTG) between April 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”.
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