2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FL12 BKZ
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 104,819 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,819 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FL12 BKZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 104,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL12 BKZ 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 (FL12 BKZ) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 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 (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
FL12 BKZ Mileage History
- 01/08/2023102,169 mi
- 23/07/2024103,413 mi+1,244 mi
- 15/07/2025104,180 mi+767 mi
- 28/07/2026104,819 mi+639 mi
- 28/07/2026104,819 mi
Average of roughly 886 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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