2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · G19 HAV
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 192,440 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,440 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.
G19 HAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 192,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
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G19 HAV 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 (G19 HAV) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 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: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))”.
G19 HAV Mileage History
- 17/08/2024169,734 mi
- 16/08/2025181,156 mi+11,422 mi
- 16/08/2025181,158 mi+2 mi
- 24/08/2026192,440 mi+11,282 mi
- 27/08/2026192,440 mi
Average of roughly 11,206 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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