2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FT12 BYL
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11/05/2012. Recorded mileage 84,813 miles. MOT valid until 06/05/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,813 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
FT12 BYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 84,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FT12 BYL Mileage History
- 03/02/202370,476 mi
- 08/05/202476,878 mi+6,402 mi
- 08/05/202476,878 mi
- 14/04/202581,029 mi+4,151 mi
- 06/05/202684,813 mi+3,784 mi
Average of roughly 4,408 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FT12 BYL 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 (FT12 BYL) between February 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 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: Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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