Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid
Outstanding Recall
Check Service Records

2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LB12 LXF

LB12 LXF

2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/06/2012. Recorded mileage 107,589 miles. MOT valid until 12/08/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2012 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 12/08/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
107,589 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

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
Valid
Valid until 12/08/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
Click to check rates
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1995cc

LB12 LXF Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
  • 107,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for LB12LXF

Data provided by Experian
Stolen
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Finance
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Write-off
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Salvage
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Imported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Exported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Scrapped
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Destruction
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
V5C Logbook
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Direct Manufacturer Service History

Digital Service History

Access verified franchised dealer maintenance records for LB12LXF.

Official OE Dealer Records

Unlock Manufacturer Digital Service Records

Check franchised dealer maintenance history for LB12LXF. Our direct integration verifies routine service events, workshop operations, recorded mileage, and technician logs.

Official dealer maintenance records
Logged mileage at every workshop visit
Itemised repairer operations & schedules
Official VIN identification verification
Included in Extended Check Bundle discount

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

LB12 LXF Mileage History

  1. 17/06/201559,629 mi
  2. 17/06/201559,629 mi
  3. 17/06/201667,949 mi+8,320 mi
  4. 15/07/201775,159 mi+7,210 mi
  5. 27/07/201883,609 mi+8,450 mi
  6. 29/07/201991,034 mi+7,425 mi
  7. 21/07/202095,123 mi+4,089 mi
  8. 19/07/202198,394 mi+3,271 mi
  9. 18/07/2022100,000 mi+1,606 mi
  10. 04/08/2023104,198 mi+4,198 mi
  11. 14/08/2024106,187 mi+1,989 mi
  12. 24/07/2025106,978 mi+791 mi
  13. 12/08/2026107,589 mi+611 mi

Average of roughly 4,300 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

LB12 LXF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 20:55
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (LB12 LXF) between June 2015 and August 2026.

The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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

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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

Vehicle & Plate History

Other vehicles on this plate

BMW 3 SERIES
Year: 2012
15/04/2026