2012 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · HN12 DYC
2012 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 154,078 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN12 DYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 154,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN12 DYC 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 (HN12 DYC) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HN12 DYC Mileage History
- 05/08/2022138,056 mi
- 27/07/2023139,482 mi+1,426 mi
- 15/08/2024143,448 mi+3,966 mi
- 15/08/2025154,078 mi+10,630 mi
- 15/08/2025154,078 mi
Average of roughly 5,291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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