2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · T33 DAE
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 135,935 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,935 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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T33 DAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 135,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T33 DAE 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 (T33 DAE) between April 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
T33 DAE Mileage History
- 04/04/202298,546 mi
- 13/04/2023105,928 mi+7,382 mi
- 15/04/2024113,618 mi+7,690 mi
- 06/05/2025124,664 mi+11,046 mi
- 06/05/2026135,935 mi+11,271 mi
Average of roughly 9,147 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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