2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LT12 AAT
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 179,586 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 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 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,586 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.
LT12 AAT Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 179,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT12 AAT 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 (LT12 AAT) between August 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LT12 AAT Mileage History
- 14/08/201544,121 mi
- 25/08/201654,078 mi+9,957 mi
- 26/08/201766,473 mi+12,395 mi
- 25/08/201884,191 mi+17,718 mi
- 24/08/2019101,748 mi+17,557 mi
- 24/08/2019101,748 mi
- 14/05/2020109,729 mi+7,981 mi
- 05/05/2021116,531 mi+6,802 mi
- 09/05/2022124,770 mi+8,239 mi
- 06/05/2023132,112 mi+7,342 mi
- 06/05/2023132,112 mi
- 13/05/2024144,839 mi+12,727 mi
- 06/05/2025161,415 mi+16,576 mi
- 11/05/2026179,587 mi+18,172 mi
- 11/05/2026179,586 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 12,612 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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