2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · DR12 HNA
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 95,970 miles. MOT expired on 09 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DR12 HNA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2025
- 95,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DR12 HNA MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (DR12 HNA) between January 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DR12 HNA Mileage History
- 29/01/202278,584 mi
- 23/02/202379,029 mi+445 mi
- 04/03/202481,147 mi+2,118 mi
- 10/03/202595,970 mi+14,823 mi
- 10/03/202595,970 mi
Average of roughly 5,589 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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