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RB12 JAY

2015 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 11 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2015
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2015 Bmw 3 Series Diesel 1995cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 148,626 miles on the clock, averaging 15,290 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 diesel engine is known for timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for RB12 JAY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
148,626
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2018
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
15,290

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading148,626 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,535
Average per year15,290
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RB12 JAY 27k58k88k118k149k '18'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,626 miles
Since last MOT+3,535 miles
PASS
Mileage145,091 miles
Since last MOT+17,406 miles
PASS
Mileage127,685 miles
Since last MOT+23,789 miles
PASS
Mileage103,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,896 miles
Since last MOT+24,719 miles
PASS
Mileage79,177 miles
Since last MOT+14,645 miles
PASS
Mileage64,532 miles
Since last MOT+20,056 miles
PASS
Mileage44,476 miles
Since last MOT+6,210 miles
PASS
Mileage38,266 miles
Since last MOT+11,046 miles
PASS
Mileage27,220 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB12 JAY
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2015
First registered
Area codeRB — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RB12 JAY

What car is RB12 JAY?

RB12 JAY is an black Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Reading in 2015.

What is the mileage of RB12 JAY?

The last recorded mileage for RB12 JAY was 148,626 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RB12 JAY passed its MOT?

RB12 JAY has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Mar 2026.

Is RB12 JAY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RB12 JAY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2015, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RB12 JAY?

RB12 JAY is approximately 11 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.