2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · M33 UEL
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 May 2012. Recorded mileage 139,021 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,021 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.
M33 UEL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 139,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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M33 UEL Mileage History
- 15/05/201554,701 mi
- 20/05/201664,104 mi+9,403 mi
- 18/05/201771,535 mi+7,431 mi
- 17/05/201878,409 mi+6,874 mi
- 17/05/201878,409 mi
- 13/05/201985,296 mi+6,887 mi
- 09/11/202098,741 mi+13,445 mi
- 09/11/202098,741 mi
- 26/10/2021108,259 mi+9,518 mi
- 27/10/2021108,259 mi
- 11/11/2022115,977 mi+7,718 mi
- 11/11/2022115,977 mi
- 26/10/2023124,550 mi+8,573 mi
- 26/10/2023124,550 mi
- 24/10/2024131,789 mi+7,239 mi
- 24/10/2024131,790 mi+1 mi
- 07/11/2025139,021 mi+7,231 mi
- 07/11/2025139,021 mi
Average of roughly 8,043 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
M33 UEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (M33 UEL) between May 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))”.
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