2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · A25 SAD
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 115,806 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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A25 SAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2025
- 115,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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A25 SAD MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (A25 SAD) between December 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A25 SAD Mileage History
- 16/12/202178,730 mi
- 06/02/202398,642 mi+19,912 mi
- 10/02/202398,648 mi+6 mi
- 05/07/2024114,196 mi+15,548 mi
- 01/07/2025115,806 mi+1,610 mi
Average of roughly 10,472 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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