2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LB62 CXN
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 160,682 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,682 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB62 CXN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 160,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LB62 CXN 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 (LB62 CXN) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LB62 CXN Mileage History
- 18/11/2023128,740 mi
- 15/11/2024140,425 mi+11,685 mi
- 19/11/2025160,210 mi+19,785 mi
- 02/12/2025160,664 mi+454 mi
- 05/12/2025160,682 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 15,594 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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