2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · L40 KSA
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 104,028 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L40 KSA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 104,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
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L40 KSA 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 (L40 KSA) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
L40 KSA Mileage History
- 23/02/202499,496 mi
- 28/02/202499,563 mi+67 mi
- 03/03/2025102,117 mi+2,554 mi
- 04/03/2025102,117 mi
- 17/03/2026104,028 mi+1,911 mi
Average of roughly 2,199 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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