2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LD12 ZGE
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 103,942 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2021. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,942 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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LD12 ZGE Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2020
- 103,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LD12 ZGE Mileage History
- 30/03/201551,619 mi
- 26/04/201665,353 mi+13,734 mi
- 26/04/201665,353 mi
- 12/12/201668,322 mi+2,969 mi
- 06/12/201778,729 mi+10,407 mi
- 30/05/201881,908 mi+3,179 mi
- 23/05/201993,097 mi+11,189 mi
- 11/06/2020103,942 mi+10,845 mi
- 11/06/2020103,942 mi
Average of roughly 10,060 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
LD12 ZGE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (LD12 ZGE) between March 2015 and June 2020.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2020 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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