2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · H48 LUN
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 153,210 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,210 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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H48 LUN Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 153,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H48 LUN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (H48 LUN) between April 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 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 (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
H48 LUN Mileage History
- 08/04/201517,563 mi
- 31/05/201622,683 mi+5,120 mi
- 03/05/201745,228 mi+22,545 mi
- 03/05/201745,229 mi+1 mi
- 02/05/201859,311 mi+14,082 mi
- 02/05/201859,311 mi
- 05/06/201968,126 mi+8,815 mi
- 15/06/202073,578 mi+5,452 mi
- 16/06/202183,558 mi+9,980 mi
- 23/07/202295,530 mi+11,972 mi
- 28/07/2023108,453 mi+12,923 mi
- 23/07/2024121,393 mi+12,940 mi
- 11/07/2025135,757 mi+14,364 mi
- 21/07/2026153,210 mi+17,453 mi
Average of roughly 12,020 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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