2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LO12 AEY
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 207,185 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,185 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.
LO12 AEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 207,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LO12 AEY Mileage History
- 05/04/2023174,726 mi
- 19/04/2024186,217 mi+11,491 mi
- 19/04/2024186,217 mi
- 10/05/2025195,690 mi+9,473 mi
- 11/05/2026207,185 mi+11,495 mi
Average of roughly 10,475 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LO12 AEY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (LO12 AEY) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 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: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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