2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · TR09 CAT
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28/11/2012. Recorded mileage 128,433 miles. MOT valid until 07/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
TR09 CAT Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 128,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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TR09 CAT Mileage History
- 09/11/201525,267 mi
- 17/02/201737,917 mi+12,650 mi
- 17/02/201737,917 mi
- 02/02/201848,762 mi+10,845 mi
- 18/01/201961,838 mi+13,076 mi
- 18/01/201961,838 mi
- 07/02/202074,141 mi+12,303 mi
- 16/02/202185,693 mi+11,552 mi
- 16/02/202185,693 mi
- 07/02/202294,464 mi+8,771 mi
- 10/02/2023100,074 mi+5,610 mi
- 13/02/2023100,090 mi+16 mi
- 05/02/2024104,834 mi+4,744 mi
- 30/01/2025115,150 mi+10,316 mi
- 30/01/2025115,150 mi
- 08/12/2025128,433 mi+13,283 mi
Average of roughly 10,234 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
TR09 CAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (TR09 CAT) between November 2015 and December 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.