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SY12 BEX

2015 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 11 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2015
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourBlue
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 128,557 miles on the clock, averaging 12,543 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 SY12 BEX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
128,557
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2018
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
12,543

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,557 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,034
Average per year12,543
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY12 BEX 39k61k84k106k129k '18'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,557 miles
Since last MOT+7,034 miles
PASS
Mileage121,523 miles
Since last MOT+14,073 miles
PASS
Mileage107,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,450 miles
Since last MOT+12,689 miles
PASS
Mileage94,761 miles
Since last MOT+12,714 miles
PASS
Mileage82,047 miles
Since last MOT+11,490 miles
PASS
Mileage70,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,557 miles
Since last MOT+11,713 miles
PASS
Mileage58,844 miles
Since last MOT+20,193 miles
PASS
Mileage38,651 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,614 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 BEX
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2015
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SY12 BEX

What car is SY12 BEX?

SY12 BEX is an blue Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Inverness in 2015.

What is the mileage of SY12 BEX?

The last recorded mileage for SY12 BEX was 128,557 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY12 BEX passed its MOT?

SY12 BEX has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2025.

Is SY12 BEX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY12 BEX 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 SY12 BEX?

SY12 BEX is approximately 11 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.