2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · WR61 GHG
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 158,315 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR61 GHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 158,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR61 GHG 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 (WR61 GHG) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WR61 GHG Mileage History
- 06/10/2023144,950 mi
- 06/10/2023144,950 mi
- 01/10/2024149,925 mi+4,975 mi
- 29/11/2025158,315 mi+8,390 mi
- 29/11/2025158,315 mi
Average of roughly 6,217 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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