2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · T31 JDL
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/10/2012. Recorded mileage 178,158 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,158 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
T31 JDL Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 178,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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T31 JDL Mileage History
- 27/10/201531,202 mi
- 09/09/201639,503 mi+8,301 mi
- 09/09/201639,503 mi
- 16/10/201748,890 mi+9,387 mi
- 17/10/201748,890 mi
- 23/04/201848,893 mi+3 mi
- 12/04/201963,535 mi+14,642 mi
- 27/07/202079,743 mi+16,208 mi
- 15/07/2021100,314 mi+20,571 mi
- 09/09/2022133,325 mi+33,011 mi
- 31/08/2023151,549 mi+18,224 mi
- 07/09/2024164,375 mi+12,826 mi
- 08/09/2025178,158 mi+13,783 mi
Average of roughly 14,893 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
T31 JDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (T31 JDL) between October 2015 and September 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 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: Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)”; “Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e”.
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