2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FM12 CSU
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 96,186 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM12 CSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 96,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM12 CSU 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 (FM12 CSU) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 ply or cords exposed inner tread worn (225/45x18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254518 also wearing on”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FM12 CSU Mileage History
- 19/10/202370,597 mi
- 19/10/202370,597 mi
- 03/10/202483,767 mi+13,170 mi
- 03/10/202483,767 mi
- 13/10/202596,186 mi+12,419 mi
Average of roughly 12,894 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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