2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EF12 BLV
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 137,273 miles. MOT valid until 04 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,273 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.
EF12 BLV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 137,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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EF12 BLV Mileage History
- 03/06/201566,220 mi
- 03/06/201566,220 mi
- 20/05/201691,586 mi+25,366 mi
- 27/05/201793,652 mi+2,066 mi
- 27/05/201793,652 mi
- 13/07/201895,647 mi+1,995 mi
- 04/07/201997,837 mi+2,190 mi
- 11/01/2021100,860 mi+3,023 mi
- 14/01/2021100,861 mi+1 mi
- 01/09/2021102,338 mi+1,477 mi
- 31/08/2022113,367 mi+11,029 mi
- 01/09/2022113,368 mi+1 mi
- 01/09/2023120,056 mi+6,688 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
- 25/08/2026137,273 mi+6,586 mi
Average of roughly 6,329 miles per year across 18 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.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (EF12 BLV) between June 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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