2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · WJ12 WFE
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 105,251 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2022. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 May 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WJ12 WFE Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2021
- 105,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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WJ12 WFE Mileage History
- 16/03/201571,200 mi
- 30/03/201678,313 mi+7,113 mi
- 17/03/201786,179 mi+7,866 mi
- 21/03/201891,431 mi+5,252 mi
- 11/03/201993,953 mi+2,522 mi
- 05/03/202095,883 mi+1,930 mi
- 17/03/2021105,251 mi+9,368 mi
- 17/03/2021105,251 mi
Average of roughly 5,671 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
WJ12 WFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (WJ12 WFE) between March 2015 and March 2021.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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