2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · PE12 LCL
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 164,699 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE12 LCL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 164,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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PE12 LCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (PE12 LCL) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
PE12 LCL Mileage History
- 30/09/2022140,792 mi
- 10/10/2023149,018 mi+8,226 mi
- 11/10/2024156,472 mi+7,454 mi
- 11/10/2025164,699 mi+8,227 mi
Average of roughly 7,888 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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