2012 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · C24 GED
2012 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 106,059 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,059 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C24 GED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 106,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C24 GED 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 (C24 GED) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
C24 GED Mileage History
- 03/08/202295,642 mi
- 25/08/202399,615 mi+3,973 mi
- 17/08/2024102,636 mi+3,021 mi
- 20/08/2025104,690 mi+2,054 mi
- 21/08/2026106,059 mi+1,369 mi
Average of roughly 2,573 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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