2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LR12 WWE
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 95,952 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 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 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,952 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.
LR12 WWE Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 95,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR12 WWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (LR12 WWE) between March 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”.
LR12 WWE Mileage History
- 06/03/201542,503 mi
- 04/11/201659,118 mi+16,615 mi
- 07/11/201659,119 mi+1 mi
- 10/10/201761,523 mi+2,404 mi
- 08/11/201862,256 mi+733 mi
- 02/11/201965,300 mi+3,044 mi
- 25/09/202066,739 mi+1,439 mi
- 18/05/202166,900 mi+161 mi
- 07/05/202278,500 mi+11,600 mi
- 07/05/202278,500 mi
- 24/08/202283,482 mi+4,982 mi
- 30/11/202385,022 mi+1,540 mi
- 02/12/202385,024 mi+2 mi
- 30/11/202488,555 mi+3,531 mi
- 11/11/202595,952 mi+7,397 mi
Average of roughly 5,002 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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