2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · NG12 GZL
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 169,803 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,803 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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NG12 GZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 169,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NG12 GZL 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 (NG12 GZL) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NG12 GZL Mileage History
- 27/01/2023129,117 mi
- 09/02/2024143,679 mi+14,562 mi
- 13/01/2025155,858 mi+12,179 mi
- 15/01/2026169,544 mi+13,686 mi
- 22/01/2026169,803 mi+259 mi
Average of roughly 13,622 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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