2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · A14 EAL
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 98,596 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A14 EAL Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 98,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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A14 EAL Mileage History
- 23/09/201542,058 mi
- 15/03/201644,515 mi+2,457 mi
- 07/03/201749,969 mi+5,454 mi
- 09/03/201857,816 mi+7,847 mi
- 12/03/201966,776 mi+8,960 mi
- 12/03/201966,776 mi
- 02/06/202073,245 mi+6,469 mi
- 19/05/202180,361 mi+7,116 mi
- 19/05/202180,361 mi
- 18/05/202286,303 mi+5,942 mi
- 18/05/202286,305 mi+2 mi
- 31/05/202389,095 mi+2,790 mi
- 31/05/202389,095 mi
- 30/05/202491,417 mi+2,322 mi
- 27/06/202595,844 mi+4,427 mi
- 26/06/202698,596 mi+2,752 mi
- 26/06/202698,596 mi
Average of roughly 5,256 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
A14 EAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (A14 EAL) between September 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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