2012 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · OS07 BEN
2012 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 59,083 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- 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.
OS07 BEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2025
- 59,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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OS07 BEN Mileage History
- 01/02/202248,814 mi
- 06/02/202352,641 mi+3,827 mi
- 13/02/202456,201 mi+3,560 mi
- 28/01/202558,096 mi+1,895 mi
- 16/08/202559,083 mi+987 mi
Average of roughly 2,903 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OS07 BEN MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (OS07 BEN) between February 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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