2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · GP12 ABF
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2012. Recorded mileage 95,167 miles. MOT valid until 14/01/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,167 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
GP12 ABF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 95,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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GP12 ABF Mileage History
- 15/06/202381,942 mi
- 31/05/202486,612 mi+4,670 mi
- 22/05/202594,137 mi+7,525 mi
- 13/01/202695,164 mi+1,027 mi
- 15/01/202695,167 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,112 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GP12 ABF 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 (GP12 ABF) between June 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 January 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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