2012 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · AJ12 MYW
2012 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 121,067 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 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 28 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
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AJ12 MYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2026
- 121,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
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AJ12 MYW 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 (AJ12 MYW) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
AJ12 MYW Mileage History
- 16/10/2024108,984 mi
- 22/10/2024108,987 mi+3 mi
- 14/10/2025114,935 mi+5,948 mi
- 29/10/2026121,065 mi+6,130 mi
- 30/10/2026121,067 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,931 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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