2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SJ12 LDA
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 125,495 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,495 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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SJ12 LDA Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 125,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ12 LDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (SJ12 LDA) between March 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
SJ12 LDA Mileage History
- 19/03/201540,711 mi
- 28/03/201655,572 mi+14,861 mi
- 26/01/201765,076 mi+9,504 mi
- 27/01/201873,538 mi+8,462 mi
- 17/05/201875,138 mi+1,600 mi
- 23/05/201980,922 mi+5,784 mi
- 29/05/201980,925 mi+3 mi
- 17/11/202086,863 mi+5,938 mi
- 18/11/202190,968 mi+4,105 mi
- 26/11/202297,800 mi+6,832 mi
- 16/11/2023106,880 mi+9,080 mi
- 17/11/2023106,880 mi
- 29/10/2024116,706 mi+9,826 mi
- 30/10/2024116,707 mi+1 mi
- 06/11/2025125,494 mi+8,787 mi
- 10/11/2025125,495 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,963 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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