2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · F15 ADY
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25/09/2012. Recorded mileage 135,734 miles. MOT valid until 15/01/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
F15 ADY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 135,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F15 ADY Mileage History
- 16/09/201533,697 mi
- 18/11/201642,837 mi+9,140 mi
- 30/01/201856,198 mi+13,361 mi
- 30/01/201856,198 mi
- 31/01/201969,118 mi+12,920 mi
- 28/01/202081,470 mi+12,352 mi
- 07/01/202189,369 mi+7,899 mi
- 11/01/202189,369 mi
- 24/01/2022101,948 mi+12,579 mi
- 26/01/2022101,948 mi
- 18/01/2023110,936 mi+8,988 mi
- 26/07/2023110,954 mi+18 mi
- 18/07/2024113,272 mi+2,318 mi
- 28/07/2025129,932 mi+16,660 mi
- 28/07/2025129,932 mi
- 15/01/2026135,734 mi+5,802 mi
- 16/01/2026135,734 mi
Average of roughly 9,873 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
F15 ADY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (F15 ADY) between September 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”.
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