2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FY12 FHR
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 130,410 miles. MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,410 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.
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FY12 FHR Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2023
- 130,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY12 FHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (FY12 FHR) between February 2015 and March 2023.
The record contains 9 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
FY12 FHR Mileage History
- 25/02/201539,823 mi
- 07/03/201654,206 mi+14,383 mi
- 16/02/201765,734 mi+11,528 mi
- 06/03/201878,499 mi+12,765 mi
- 25/02/201990,426 mi+11,927 mi
- 25/02/2020103,177 mi+12,751 mi
- 03/03/2021110,411 mi+7,234 mi
- 17/02/2022119,494 mi+9,083 mi
- 16/03/2023130,410 mi+10,916 mi
Average of roughly 11,250 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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