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2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BL12 FZP

BL12 FZP

2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2012. Recorded mileage 120,321 miles. MOT valid until 20/09/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2012 · Birmingham
MOT Status
Valid until 20/09/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/10/2026)
Recorded Mileage
120,321 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20/09/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/10/2026
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2012
Engine
1995cc

BL12 FZP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
  • 120,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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BL12 FZP Mileage History

  1. 21/09/2023104,015 mi
  2. 22/09/2023104,015 mi
  3. 20/09/2024112,750 mi+8,735 mi
  4. 22/08/2025120,320 mi+7,570 mi
  5. 03/09/2025120,321 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 8,354 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BL12 FZP MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Aug 2026, 18:52
MOT Analysis

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 (BL12 FZP) between September 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 September 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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