2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RF12 ABZ
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/06/2012. Recorded mileage 87,211 miles. MOT valid until 01/01/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,211 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
RF12 ABZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 87,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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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RF12 ABZ Mileage History
- 19/12/202262,536 mi
- 02/01/202581,914 mi+19,378 mi
- 02/01/202581,914 mi
- 23/12/202587,211 mi+5,297 mi
- 23/12/202587,211 mi
Average of roughly 8,194 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF12 ABZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (RF12 ABZ) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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