2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · ST12 FDN
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 May 2012. Recorded mileage 103,359 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,359 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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ST12 FDN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 103,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST12 FDN 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 (ST12 FDN) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2026 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: Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
ST12 FDN Mileage History
- 02/10/202397,588 mi
- 03/10/202498,605 mi+1,017 mi
- 19/09/2025100,695 mi+2,090 mi
- 30/09/2026103,359 mi+2,664 mi
- 01/10/2026103,359 mi
Average of roughly 1,925 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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