2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · OV12 NLM
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2012. Recorded mileage 77,552 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
OV12 NLM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 77,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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OV12 NLM Mileage History
- 18/10/202358,202 mi
- 27/07/202459,805 mi+1,603 mi
- 07/08/202577,544 mi+17,739 mi
- 15/08/202577,552 mi+8 mi
- 15/08/202577,552 mi
Average of roughly 10,594 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV12 NLM 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 (OV12 NLM) between October 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 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: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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