2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LP12 AYF
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 169,193 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP12 AYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 169,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP12 AYF 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 (LP12 AYF) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 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: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
LP12 AYF Mileage History
- 02/01/2024152,054 mi
- 20/12/2024161,530 mi+9,476 mi
- 20/12/2024161,530 mi
- 07/01/2026169,193 mi+7,663 mi
- 08/01/2026169,193 mi
Average of roughly 8,496 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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