2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RV62 GZJ
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 198,876 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV62 GZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2024
- 198,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RV62 GZJ 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 (RV62 GZJ) between April 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RV62 GZJ Mileage History
- 02/04/2022230,266 mi
- 01/08/2023195,048 mi-35,218 mi
- 20/08/2023195,066 mi+18 mi
- 22/08/2024198,827 mi+3,761 mi
- 27/08/2024198,876 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly -13,056 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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