2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DA12 LFZ
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/05/2012. Recorded mileage 146,080 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
DA12 LFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 146,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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DA12 LFZ Mileage History
- 04/07/2022124,118 mi
- 04/07/2023134,167 mi+10,049 mi
- 17/06/2024139,977 mi+5,810 mi
- 18/06/2024139,978 mi+1 mi
- 14/07/2025146,080 mi+6,102 mi
Average of roughly 7,252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA12 LFZ 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 (DA12 LFZ) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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