2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SY12 XCC
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 81,506 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY12 XCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 81,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SY12 XCC 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 (SY12 XCC) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SY12 XCC Mileage History
- 05/04/202472,093 mi
- 10/04/202472,094 mi+1 mi
- 04/04/202575,423 mi+3,329 mi
- 31/03/202681,506 mi+6,083 mi
- 01/04/202681,506 mi
Average of roughly 4,737 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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