2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AX12 HFF
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 152,575 miles. MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX12 HFF Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 152,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX12 HFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (AX12 HFF) between April 2015 and December 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AX12 HFF Mileage History
- 24/04/201532,243 mi
- 29/06/201533,602 mi+1,359 mi
- 31/05/201639,706 mi+6,104 mi
- 21/06/201747,538 mi+7,832 mi
- 28/06/201861,081 mi+13,543 mi
- 12/06/201971,340 mi+10,259 mi
- 02/12/202091,542 mi+20,202 mi
- 21/12/2021109,677 mi+18,135 mi
- 13/12/2022125,025 mi+15,348 mi
- 14/12/2022125,027 mi+2 mi
- 13/12/2023134,570 mi+9,543 mi
- 16/12/2024144,112 mi+9,542 mi
- 18/12/2024144,112 mi
- 08/12/2025152,574 mi+8,462 mi
- 08/12/2025152,575 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,324 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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