2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DF12 HUJ
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 219,270 miles. MOT expired on 05 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,270 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DF12 HUJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 219,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF12 HUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (DF12 HUJ) between June 2015 and May 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edges (5.2.3 (d”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
DF12 HUJ Mileage History
- 27/06/201554,774 mi
- 02/09/201555,516 mi+742 mi
- 14/09/201672,311 mi+16,795 mi
- 13/09/201793,164 mi+20,853 mi
- 16/08/2018108,127 mi+14,963 mi
- 16/08/2018108,127 mi
- 10/09/2019124,316 mi+16,189 mi
- 07/09/2020137,637 mi+13,321 mi
- 15/09/2021153,901 mi+16,264 mi
- 16/09/2022174,996 mi+21,095 mi
- 16/09/2022174,996 mi
- 13/09/2023194,612 mi+19,616 mi
- 14/09/2023194,632 mi+20 mi
- 30/04/2025218,838 mi+24,206 mi
- 07/05/2025219,270 mi+432 mi
Average of roughly 16,681 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Digital Service History
Access verified franchised dealer maintenance records for DF12HUJ.
Unlock Manufacturer Digital Service Records
Check franchised dealer maintenance history for DF12HUJ. Our direct integration verifies routine service events, workshop operations, recorded mileage, and technician logs.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (DF12 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as DF12HUJ.
BMW 3 SERIES Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2012 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.