2012 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · AD12 GCF
2012 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2012. Recorded mileage 140,455 miles. MOT valid until 08/01/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2993cc
AD12 GCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 140,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AD12 GCF Mileage History
- 11/12/2023131,201 mi
- 10/12/2024135,953 mi+4,752 mi
- 13/12/2024135,991 mi+38 mi
- 22/12/2025140,452 mi+4,461 mi
- 22/12/2025140,455 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,556 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AD12 GCF 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 (AD12 GCF) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 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 (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”.
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