2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DU52 HAM
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 122,948 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU52 HAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 122,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
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DU52 HAM 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 (DU52 HAM) between July 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DU52 HAM Mileage History
- 03/07/2023103,388 mi
- 02/07/2024110,225 mi+6,837 mi
- 29/09/2025117,520 mi+7,295 mi
- 02/10/2026122,948 mi+5,428 mi
- 02/10/2026122,948 mi
Average of roughly 6,018 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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