2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · N29 MCH
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 155,993 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N29 MCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 155,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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N29 MCH 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 (N29 MCH) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 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 (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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.
N29 MCH Mileage History
- 11/04/2023104,533 mi
- 30/04/2024119,185 mi+14,652 mi
- 30/04/2025139,000 mi+19,815 mi
- 14/05/2026155,993 mi+16,993 mi
- 14/05/2026155,993 mi
Average of roughly 16,650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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