2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · CH54 ALS
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 49,569 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CH54 ALS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 49,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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CH54 ALS Mileage History
- 16/07/202236,123 mi
- 05/08/202339,671 mi+3,548 mi
- 03/08/202442,369 mi+2,698 mi
- 23/07/202546,091 mi+3,722 mi
- 03/07/202649,569 mi+3,478 mi
Average of roughly 3,391 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CH54 ALS 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 (CH54 ALS) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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