2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · ND12 XEY
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 194,277 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND12 XEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 194,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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ND12 XEY 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 (ND12 XEY) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50x17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50x17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
ND12 XEY Mileage History
- 25/09/2023165,285 mi
- 04/12/2024182,055 mi+16,770 mi
- 04/12/2024182,056 mi+1 mi
- 20/11/2025194,277 mi+12,221 mi
- 20/11/2025194,277 mi
Average of roughly 13,452 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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