2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AC03 HEY
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 150,609 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AC03 HEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 150,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AC03 HEY 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 (AC03 HEY) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
AC03 HEY Mileage History
- 26/08/2024125,888 mi
- 29/08/2025145,895 mi+20,007 mi
- 29/08/2025145,895 mi
- 29/08/2026175,792 mi+29,897 mi
- 01/09/2026150,609 mi-25,183 mi
Average of roughly 12,269 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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