2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · T7 KWA
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 92,179 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,179 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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T7 KWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 92,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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T7 KWA MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (T7 KWA) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
T7 KWA Mileage History
- 25/02/202281,616 mi
- 16/02/202384,100 mi+2,484 mi
- 16/02/202486,003 mi+1,903 mi
- 13/02/202588,188 mi+2,185 mi
- 05/02/202692,179 mi+3,991 mi
Average of roughly 2,677 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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