2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LG12 XTR
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 32,562 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG12 XTR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2024
- 32,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG12 XTR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (LG12 XTR) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LG12 XTR Mileage History
- 06/10/202297,691 mi
- 12/10/2023105,633 mi+7,942 mi
- 14/10/2024116,549 mi+10,916 mi
- 14/10/202432,562 mi-83,987 mi
Average of roughly -32,179 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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