2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · HNV 353X
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 104,803 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,803 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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HNV 353X Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 104,803 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.
HNV 353X 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 (HNV 353X) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bendy (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
HNV 353X Mileage History
- 05/10/202395,104 mi
- 08/10/2024100,037 mi+4,933 mi
- 10/10/2024100,041 mi+4 mi
- 06/10/2025104,803 mi+4,762 mi
- 07/10/2025104,803 mi
Average of roughly 4,833 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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