2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LF12 XNK
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 90,577 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2022. 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 16 Feb 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,577 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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LF12 XNK Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2021
- 90,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LF12 XNK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (LF12 XNK) between February 2015 and February 2021.
The record contains 7 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
In total 2 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.
LF12 XNK Mileage History
- 17/02/201529,867 mi
- 12/02/201641,773 mi+11,906 mi
- 14/02/201753,486 mi+11,713 mi
- 15/02/201866,486 mi+13,000 mi
- 18/01/201974,243 mi+7,757 mi
- 13/02/202085,135 mi+10,892 mi
- 11/02/202190,577 mi+5,442 mi
Average of roughly 10,143 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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