2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LL12 LCA
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2012. Recorded mileage 143,181 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL12 LCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 143,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL12 LCA 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 (LL12 LCA) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 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: Steering (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LL12 LCA Mileage History
- 18/09/2023108,204 mi
- 17/09/2024125,064 mi+16,860 mi
- 18/09/2024125,064 mi
- 12/09/2025143,180 mi+18,116 mi
- 12/09/2025143,181 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 17,624 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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