2012 BMW 3 Series 1.6L Diesel · M28 PAL
2012 BMW 3 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 130,365 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,365 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M28 PAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 130,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M28 PAL 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 (M28 PAL) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 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: Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
M28 PAL Mileage History
- 03/02/2023110,355 mi
- 19/01/2024115,024 mi+4,669 mi
- 19/01/2024115,024 mi
- 12/02/2025118,776 mi+3,752 mi
- 16/03/2026130,365 mi+11,589 mi
Average of roughly 6,427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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