2012 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · 4476 UK
2012 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 54,988 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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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4476 UK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 54,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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4476 UK 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 (4476 UK) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
4476 UK Mileage History
- 16/11/202144,491 mi
- 17/11/202246,750 mi+2,259 mi
- 14/11/202350,287 mi+3,537 mi
- 21/11/202452,826 mi+2,539 mi
- 11/11/202554,988 mi+2,162 mi
Average of roughly 2,633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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