2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · X17 JRE
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 100,711 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X17 JRE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 100,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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X17 JRE 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 (X17 JRE) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
X17 JRE Mileage History
- 03/01/202481,822 mi
- 04/01/202481,822 mi
- 10/01/202592,130 mi+10,308 mi
- 10/01/202592,131 mi+1 mi
- 13/01/2026100,711 mi+8,580 mi
Average of roughly 9,309 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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