2012 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · TH07 SAY
2012 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 110,053 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TH07 SAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 110,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TH07 SAY 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 (TH07 SAY) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
TH07 SAY Mileage History
- 18/09/202391,339 mi
- 16/09/2024100,236 mi+8,897 mi
- 17/09/2024100,236 mi
- 14/10/2024100,658 mi+422 mi
- 09/10/2025110,053 mi+9,395 mi
Average of roughly 9,090 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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