2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SM12 TKY
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 135,105 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM12 TKY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 135,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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SM12 TKY Mileage History
- 19/06/201529,942 mi
- 17/05/201627,165 mi-2,777 mi
- 10/05/201738,941 mi+11,776 mi
- 10/05/201738,941 mi
- 18/04/201852,012 mi+13,071 mi
- 29/04/201963,278 mi+11,266 mi
- 02/05/201963,400 mi+122 mi
- 22/01/202068,530 mi+5,130 mi
- 23/01/202068,531 mi+1 mi
- 20/01/202178,019 mi+9,488 mi
- 14/01/202291,941 mi+13,922 mi
- 24/01/2023107,069 mi+15,128 mi
- 25/01/2023107,070 mi+1 mi
- 23/01/2024118,140 mi+11,070 mi
- 23/01/2024118,140 mi
- 21/01/2025126,574 mi+8,434 mi
- 22/01/2025126,583 mi+9 mi
- 20/01/2026135,105 mi+8,522 mi
Average of roughly 9,930 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SM12 TKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (SM12 TKY) between June 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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