2012 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · S16 MAT
2012 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 19/10/2012. Recorded mileage 114,114 miles. MOT valid until 17/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2993cc
S16 MAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
- 114,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S16 MAT Mileage History
- 14/10/202286,222 mi
- 19/10/202395,164 mi+8,942 mi
- 03/10/2024104,727 mi+9,563 mi
- 08/10/2024104,849 mi+122 mi
- 04/10/2025114,114 mi+9,265 mi
Average of roughly 9,381 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S16 MAT 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 (S16 MAT) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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