2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · W700 AJF
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 73,434 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,434 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W700 AJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 73,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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W700 AJF 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 (W700 AJF) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W700 AJF Mileage History
- 15/03/202356,070 mi
- 05/03/202462,714 mi+6,644 mi
- 06/03/202462,714 mi
- 19/03/202568,141 mi+5,427 mi
- 27/03/202673,434 mi+5,293 mi
Average of roughly 5,724 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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