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When is the MOT due for HV12 LCX?

The MOT for HV12 LCX is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 March 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of HV12 LCX?

The recorded mileage for HV12 LCX is 186,842 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is HV12 LCX ULEZ compliant?

No, HV12 LCX does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does HV12 LCX have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, HV12 LCX is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

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2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · HV12 LCX

HV12 LCX

2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05/04/2012. Recorded mileage 186,842 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2012 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 05/03/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 186,842 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status

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Valid until 05/03/2026

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Mileage: 186,842 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2012
Engine: 1995cc

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HV12 LCX Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2025
186,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 defects noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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HV12 LCX Mileage History

05/10/2021161,938 mi
29/09/2022172,300 mi+10,362 mi
02/10/2023178,881 mi+6,581 mi
06/03/2025186,842 mi+7,961 mi

Average of roughly 7,287 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

HV12 LCX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 13:26

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (HV12 LCX) between October 2021 and March 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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.

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