2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · KC08 ANN
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 172,891 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC08 ANN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/10/2026
- 172,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC08 ANN 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 (KC08 ANN) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Position lamp not working nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
KC08 ANN Mileage History
- 30/09/2024144,628 mi
- 03/10/2024144,632 mi+4 mi
- 03/10/2025158,028 mi+13,396 mi
- 03/10/2025158,028 mi
- 02/10/2026172,891 mi+14,863 mi
Average of roughly 14,100 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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