2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · NB04 BSB
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 150,499 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NB04 BSB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 150,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NB04 BSB 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 (NB04 BSB) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
NB04 BSB Mileage History
- 17/07/2023125,642 mi
- 21/07/2023125,645 mi+3 mi
- 15/07/2024135,838 mi+10,193 mi
- 18/07/2025143,317 mi+7,479 mi
- 24/07/2026150,499 mi+7,182 mi
Average of roughly 8,232 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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