2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · GA12 GNA
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 132,478 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,478 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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GA12 GNA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 132,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GA12 GNA 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 (GA12 GNA) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GA12 GNA Mileage History
- 29/12/2022121,913 mi
- 23/01/2023122,034 mi+121 mi
- 05/03/2024126,821 mi+4,787 mi
- 22/12/2025132,240 mi+5,419 mi
- 24/01/2026132,478 mi+238 mi
Average of roughly 3,440 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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