2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DA12 LGF
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/05/2012. Recorded mileage 86,304 miles. MOT valid until 13/01/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
DA12 LGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 86,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DA12 LGF Mileage History
- 08/12/202375,637 mi
- 05/12/202480,172 mi+4,535 mi
- 05/12/202480,172 mi
- 09/01/202686,303 mi+6,131 mi
- 14/01/202686,304 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,073 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA12 LGF 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 LGF) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Excessive play at top mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))”; “Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”.
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