2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EF12 BLV
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 130,687 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EF12 BLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 130,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EF12 BLV Mileage History
- 01/09/2023120,056 mi
- 02/09/2024126,088 mi+6,032 mi
- 06/09/2024126,089 mi+1 mi
- 14/08/2025130,686 mi+4,597 mi
- 14/08/2025130,687 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,445 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF12 BLV 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 (EF12 BLV) between September 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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