2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · CV12 UAL

The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT test on 12 May 2025 at 138,298 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history is stable, showing no recurring advisories or mechanical faults. The only anomaly is a failed test on 6 May 2025 at 138,281 miles, which logged no defects; this suggests an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a genuine condition fault, with the car passing six days later. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,878 per year against the car's 2012 build, a typical use rate for a 14-year-old BMW 3 Series. The records show steady accumulation: 105,362 miles in May 2022, 113,214 in May 2023, 125,879 in April 2024, and 138,298 by May 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The clean pass sheet at every test means the DVSA data gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repair. Given the absence of flagged wear in the official record, a buyer should still commission an independent inspection of common BMW E9x-era weaknesses not always caught in a standard MOT. Suspension front lower arms and rear trailing-arm bushes, brake disc thickness and caliper operation, and underbody structural corrosion around sills and subframes warrant hands-on checks. The two close May 2025 tests imply the vendor addressed a paperwork or presentation issue quickly, not a worn component. The history supports a car maintained to pass statutory testing without visible decline. At 138,298 miles the drivetrain and running gear are past middle age; pre-purchase scrutiny of gearbox service, coolant system, and genuine tyre tread depth remains sensible despite the clean MOT trail.