2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · M26 BBE
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 97,630 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M26 BBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 97,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M26 BBE 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 (M26 BBE) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
M26 BBE Mileage History
- 16/08/202382,752 mi
- 02/09/202489,318 mi+6,566 mi
- 02/09/202593,458 mi+4,140 mi
- 08/09/202697,630 mi+4,172 mi
- 08/09/202697,630 mi
Average of roughly 4,855 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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