2012 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · AL56 ONS
2012 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 55,265 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL56 ONS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 55,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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AL56 ONS 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 (AL56 ONS) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
AL56 ONS Mileage History
- 04/04/202242,176 mi
- 18/04/202345,903 mi+3,727 mi
- 08/04/202448,558 mi+2,655 mi
- 15/04/202551,370 mi+2,812 mi
- 13/04/202655,265 mi+3,895 mi
Average of roughly 3,252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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