2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FF12 DEN
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 108,020 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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FF12 DEN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2023
- 108,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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FF12 DEN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (FF12 DEN) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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.
FF12 DEN Mileage History
- 01/06/2022101,459 mi
- 01/06/2022101,459 mi
- 23/07/2023108,020 mi+6,561 mi
Average of roughly 5,744 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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