2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · 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
- 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: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BL12 FZP Mileage History
- 21/09/2023104,015 mi
- 22/09/2023104,015 mi
- 20/09/2024112,750 mi+8,735 mi
- 22/08/2025120,320 mi+7,570 mi
- 03/09/2025120,321 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,354 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BL12 FZP 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 (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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