2012 BMW 320 2.0L Diesel · ST03 STY
2012 BMW 320 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 118,654 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 320
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,654 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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ST03 STY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 118,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
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ST03 STY 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 320 (ST03 STY) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
ST03 STY Mileage History
- 23/05/202284,056 mi
- 15/05/202390,767 mi+6,711 mi
- 28/06/2024103,942 mi+13,175 mi
- 18/07/2025118,654 mi+14,712 mi
- 18/07/2025118,654 mi
Average of roughly 10,971 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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