2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · OV12 TEO
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 178,866 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,866 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
OV12 TEO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 178,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV12 TEO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (OV12 TEO) between May 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Exhaust system insecure fixing joint clamp missing and joint insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted Caliper retaining spring missing allowing excessive movement of Caliper (1.1.21 ”.
OV12 TEO Mileage History
- 18/05/201530,669 mi
- 21/06/201638,920 mi+8,251 mi
- 14/06/201746,957 mi+8,037 mi
- 14/06/201746,957 mi
- 20/06/201855,220 mi+8,263 mi
- 20/06/201855,220 mi
- 13/06/201967,821 mi+12,601 mi
- 15/06/202079,251 mi+11,430 mi
- 12/06/202198,281 mi+19,030 mi
- 14/06/202198,286 mi+5 mi
- 09/06/2022118,007 mi+19,721 mi
- 10/06/2022118,013 mi+6 mi
- 14/06/2023136,444 mi+18,431 mi
- 30/05/2024145,299 mi+8,855 mi
- 10/06/2024145,300 mi+1 mi
- 23/05/2025161,098 mi+15,798 mi
- 23/05/2025161,098 mi
- 25/05/2026178,769 mi+17,671 mi
- 19/06/2026178,866 mi+97 mi
Average of roughly 13,366 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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