2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · PR11 HUT
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 194,269 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,269 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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PR11 HUT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 194,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PR11 HUT 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 (PR11 HUT) between December 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear lettering incorrect (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PR11 HUT Mileage History
- 06/12/2023187,170 mi
- 31/10/2024188,684 mi+1,514 mi
- 31/10/2024188,684 mi
- 02/02/2026194,269 mi+5,585 mi
- 03/02/2026194,269 mi
Average of roughly 3,282 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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