2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MK04 ODY
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 143,351 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MK04 ODY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 143,351 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MK04 ODY Mileage History
- 05/03/201513,952 mi
- 19/04/201624,251 mi+10,299 mi
- 01/09/201744,327 mi+20,076 mi
- 01/09/201856,050 mi+11,723 mi
- 01/09/201856,051 mi+1 mi
- 04/07/201961,359 mi+5,308 mi
- 04/07/201961,359 mi
- 09/10/202073,638 mi+12,279 mi
- 13/10/202182,424 mi+8,786 mi
- 13/10/202182,424 mi
- 08/07/202288,669 mi+6,245 mi
- 21/06/2023104,068 mi+15,399 mi
- 24/06/2024114,772 mi+10,704 mi
- 03/07/2024114,840 mi+68 mi
- 05/06/2025128,216 mi+13,376 mi
- 09/06/2025128,229 mi+13 mi
- 04/07/2026143,351 mi+15,122 mi
Average of roughly 11,419 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
MK04 ODY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (MK04 ODY) between March 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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