2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · S31 SAX
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2012. Recorded mileage 88,389 miles. MOT valid until 30/10/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
S31 SAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 88,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S31 SAX Mileage History
- 20/10/202385,118 mi
- 28/10/202487,389 mi+2,271 mi
- 31/10/202487,389 mi
- 17/10/202588,366 mi+977 mi
- 21/10/202588,389 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 1,632 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S31 SAX 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 (S31 SAX) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 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 (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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