2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RK12 SYW
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 151,711 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK12 SYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 151,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK12 SYW 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 (RK12 SYW) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
RK12 SYW Mileage History
- 20/06/2024146,596 mi
- 20/06/2024146,596 mi
- 30/06/2025150,063 mi+3,467 mi
- 30/06/2025150,063 mi
- 18/06/2026151,711 mi+1,648 mi
Average of roughly 2,566 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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