2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LJ12 LCM
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 May 2012. Recorded mileage 180,033 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,033 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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LJ12 LCM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 180,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
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LJ12 LCM 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 (LJ12 LCM) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LJ12 LCM Mileage History
- 06/10/2022169,858 mi
- 12/10/2023175,685 mi+5,827 mi
- 11/10/2024179,101 mi+3,416 mi
- 11/10/2024179,102 mi+1 mi
- 19/01/2026180,033 mi+931 mi
Average of roughly 3,094 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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