2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LB61 DKL
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 182,168 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB61 DKL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2023
- 182,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB61 DKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (LB61 DKL) between January 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 February 2023 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 (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working halo lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
LB61 DKL Mileage History
- 28/01/2022173,774 mi
- 28/01/2022173,774 mi
- 07/02/2023182,168 mi+8,394 mi
Average of roughly 8,179 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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