2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BO53 HAK
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 137,705 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BO53 HAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 137,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BO53 HAK 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 (BO53 HAK) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BO53 HAK Mileage History
- 19/10/2022112,596 mi
- 17/10/2023121,425 mi+8,829 mi
- 18/10/2023121,425 mi
- 26/11/2024129,722 mi+8,297 mi
- 20/11/2025137,705 mi+7,983 mi
Average of roughly 8,130 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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