2012 BMW 3 Series 4.0L Petrol · T31 DAK
2012 BMW 3 Series (4.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 66,778 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T31 DAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 66,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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T31 DAK 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 (T31 DAK) between September 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
T31 DAK Mileage History
- 07/09/202361,298 mi
- 03/09/202464,377 mi+3,079 mi
- 07/01/202565,436 mi+1,059 mi
- 06/01/202666,778 mi+1,342 mi
- 07/01/202666,778 mi
Average of roughly 2,346 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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