2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DC12 HGU
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 97,895 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC12 HGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 97,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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DC12 HGU 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 (DC12 HGU) between January 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DC12 HGU Mileage History
- 11/01/202376,963 mi
- 11/01/202376,963 mi
- 03/11/202389,564 mi+12,601 mi
- 29/10/202494,018 mi+4,454 mi
- 21/10/202597,895 mi+3,877 mi
Average of roughly 7,541 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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