2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · TIB 2042
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 92,496 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TIB 2042 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 92,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TIB 2042 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (TIB 2042) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
TIB 2042 Mileage History
- 04/10/202285,171 mi
- 10/10/202387,371 mi+2,200 mi
- 08/10/202489,563 mi+2,192 mi
- 01/10/202592,496 mi+2,933 mi
Average of roughly 2,447 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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