2012 BMW 320 2.0L Diesel · KFZ 8083
2012 BMW 320 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 81,544 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 320
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,544 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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KFZ 8083 Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 81,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KFZ 8083 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 320 (KFZ 8083) between July 2018 and December 2025.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
KFZ 8083 Mileage History
- 23/07/201837,199 mi
- 11/07/201941,228 mi+4,029 mi
- 18/12/202155,565 mi+14,337 mi
- 16/12/202259,854 mi+4,289 mi
- 17/12/202259,854 mi
- 11/12/202364,044 mi+4,190 mi
- 14/12/202364,044 mi
- 16/12/202471,588 mi+7,544 mi
- 17/12/202581,544 mi+9,956 mi
- 17/12/202581,544 mi
Average of roughly 5,990 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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