2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MT12 XKB
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 108,471 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 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 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT12 XKB Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 108,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT12 XKB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (MT12 XKB) between August 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MT12 XKB Mileage History
- 21/08/201537,384 mi
- 22/07/201643,720 mi+6,336 mi
- 22/07/201643,720 mi
- 15/08/201753,567 mi+9,847 mi
- 17/08/201863,284 mi+9,717 mi
- 17/08/201973,212 mi+9,928 mi
- 17/08/201973,212 mi
- 11/08/202082,767 mi+9,555 mi
- 29/07/202190,247 mi+7,480 mi
- 15/08/202297,673 mi+7,426 mi
- 17/08/2023101,902 mi+4,229 mi
- 08/08/2024104,250 mi+2,348 mi
- 10/08/2024104,250 mi
- 08/08/2025106,024 mi+1,774 mi
- 08/08/2026108,471 mi+2,447 mi
- 10/08/2026108,471 mi
Average of roughly 6,480 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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