2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · HA11 LRN
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 173,067 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,067 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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HA11 LRN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 173,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HA11 LRN 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 (HA11 LRN) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 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: Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
HA11 LRN Mileage History
- 10/10/2022136,079 mi
- 16/10/2023147,801 mi+11,722 mi
- 14/10/2024164,955 mi+17,154 mi
- 16/10/2025173,066 mi+8,111 mi
- 16/10/2025173,067 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 12,259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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