2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LG12 ADO
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05/03/2012. Recorded mileage 121,105 miles. MOT valid until 09/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,105 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
LG12 ADO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 121,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LG12 ADO Mileage History
- 03/02/201531,382 mi
- 04/02/201531,382 mi
- 02/02/201639,038 mi+7,656 mi
- 23/01/201750,779 mi+11,741 mi
- 03/02/201856,052 mi+5,273 mi
- 01/02/201960,112 mi+4,060 mi
- 31/01/202065,102 mi+4,990 mi
- 01/02/202168,957 mi+3,855 mi
- 01/02/202168,957 mi
- 14/12/202174,531 mi+5,574 mi
- 10/11/202286,666 mi+12,135 mi
- 08/11/202396,844 mi+10,178 mi
- 08/11/202396,849 mi+5 mi
- 02/11/2024112,457 mi+15,608 mi
- 04/11/2024112,457 mi
- 29/10/2025121,105 mi+8,648 mi
Average of roughly 8,358 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
LG12 ADO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (LG12 ADO) between February 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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