2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AF08 BMW
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07/09/2012. Recorded mileage 91,524 miles. MOT valid until 26/07/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
AF08 BMW Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 91,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AF08 BMW Mileage History
- 28/08/201532,793 mi
- 16/09/201643,557 mi+10,764 mi
- 07/09/201747,654 mi+4,097 mi
- 07/09/201747,654 mi
- 14/09/201852,635 mi+4,981 mi
- 14/09/201852,635 mi
- 25/09/201956,944 mi+4,309 mi
- 27/09/201956,944 mi
- 08/09/202063,088 mi+6,144 mi
- 22/09/202171,779 mi+8,691 mi
- 22/09/202171,779 mi
- 03/10/202279,699 mi+7,920 mi
- 05/10/202279,708 mi+9 mi
- 28/07/202386,074 mi+6,366 mi
- 28/07/202386,074 mi
- 24/07/202487,102 mi+1,028 mi
- 24/07/202589,217 mi+2,115 mi
- 27/07/202691,524 mi+2,307 mi
Average of roughly 5,382 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
AF08 BMW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (AF08 BMW) between August 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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