2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LD61 UHV
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 137,606 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,606 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD61 UHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2025
- 137,606 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LD61 UHV 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 (LD61 UHV) between September 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LD61 UHV Mileage History
- 10/09/2022115,058 mi
- 17/09/2022115,356 mi+298 mi
- 10/10/2023128,478 mi+13,122 mi
- 15/02/2025137,601 mi+9,123 mi
- 20/02/2025137,606 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 9,211 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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