2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · K16 HAF
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 May 2012. Recorded mileage 62,612 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K16 HAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 62,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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K16 HAF MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (K16 HAF) between November 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
K16 HAF Mileage History
- 24/11/202149,072 mi
- 28/11/202252,385 mi+3,313 mi
- 28/11/202355,828 mi+3,443 mi
- 06/02/202556,022 mi+194 mi
- 01/05/202662,612 mi+6,590 mi
Average of roughly 3,055 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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