2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DA12 LGL
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21/05/2012. Recorded mileage 213,254 miles. MOT valid until 13/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,254 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 LGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 213,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DA12 LGL Mileage History
- 30/08/2023204,254 mi
- 16/09/2024210,869 mi+6,615 mi
- 17/09/2024210,873 mi+4 mi
- 13/11/2025213,252 mi+2,379 mi
- 14/11/2025213,254 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,074 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA12 LGL 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 LGL) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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