2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · A18 FAM
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 144,039 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,039 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A18 FAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 144,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A18 FAM 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 (A18 FAM) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 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: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
A18 FAM Mileage History
- 24/03/2023117,272 mi
- 22/03/2024126,750 mi+9,478 mi
- 02/04/2024126,965 mi+215 mi
- 28/03/2025135,739 mi+8,774 mi
- 20/03/2026144,039 mi+8,300 mi
Average of roughly 8,953 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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