2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LN12 WJF
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 209,944 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. 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 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,944 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LN12 WJF Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 209,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN12 WJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (LN12 WJF) between March 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
LN12 WJF Mileage History
- 18/03/201583,886 mi
- 14/03/2016106,829 mi+22,943 mi
- 14/03/2016106,829 mi
- 05/05/2016107,893 mi+1,064 mi
- 12/05/2017119,814 mi+11,921 mi
- 12/05/2017119,814 mi
- 11/05/2018129,783 mi+9,969 mi
- 12/11/2018134,563 mi+4,780 mi
- 07/11/2019147,680 mi+13,117 mi
- 07/11/2019147,681 mi+1 mi
- 09/11/2020160,415 mi+12,734 mi
- 09/11/2020160,415 mi
- 26/10/2021172,849 mi+12,434 mi
- 18/11/2022185,065 mi+12,216 mi
- 18/11/2022185,065 mi
- 15/11/2023194,288 mi+9,223 mi
- 16/11/2024201,360 mi+7,072 mi
- 15/11/2025209,944 mi+8,584 mi
- 22/11/2025209,944 mi
Average of roughly 11,799 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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