2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · R21 SAG
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 165,069 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,069 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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R21 SAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2025
- 165,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R21 SAG 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 (R21 SAG) between March 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.
R21 SAG Mileage History
- 23/03/2023140,003 mi
- 24/03/2023140,003 mi
- 25/03/2024151,150 mi+11,147 mi
- 27/03/2024151,150 mi
- 27/03/2025165,069 mi+13,919 mi
Average of roughly 12,455 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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