2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · PY12 FSF
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 146,734 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,734 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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PY12 FSF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2025
- 146,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY12 FSF 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 (PY12 FSF) between April 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
PY12 FSF Mileage History
- 12/04/2023114,396 mi
- 14/04/2023114,397 mi+1 mi
- 10/04/2024132,381 mi+17,984 mi
- 26/03/2025146,706 mi+14,325 mi
- 27/03/2025146,734 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 16,520 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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