2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · 999 HLD
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 174,937 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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999 HLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 174,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
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999 HLD 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 (999 HLD) between June 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Wire on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))”.
999 HLD Mileage History
- 19/06/2025173,308 mi
- 20/06/2025173,308 mi
- 29/06/2026174,882 mi+1,574 mi
- 22/07/2026174,928 mi+46 mi
- 28/07/2026174,937 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 1,472 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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