2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BL12 VNO
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/08/2012. Recorded mileage 85,991 miles. MOT valid until 29/07/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,991 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 VNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 85,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BL12 VNO Mileage History
- 20/06/202471,747 mi
- 10/06/202576,722 mi+4,975 mi
- 13/06/202576,809 mi+87 mi
- 30/07/202685,989 mi+9,180 mi
- 31/07/202685,991 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BL12 VNO 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 VNO) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted calliper loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))”.
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