2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · TO11 BRZ
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 91,276 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,276 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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TO11 BRZ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 91,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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TO11 BRZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (TO11 BRZ) between September 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
TO11 BRZ Mileage History
- 24/09/201517,974 mi
- 22/09/201623,470 mi+5,496 mi
- 22/09/201728,976 mi+5,506 mi
- 21/09/201834,700 mi+5,724 mi
- 13/09/201941,196 mi+6,496 mi
- 02/09/202046,283 mi+5,087 mi
- 20/09/202152,485 mi+6,202 mi
- 12/09/202258,467 mi+5,982 mi
- 14/06/202361,428 mi+2,961 mi
- 18/06/202474,646 mi+13,218 mi
- 04/06/202584,715 mi+10,069 mi
- 26/05/202691,276 mi+6,561 mi
Average of roughly 6,870 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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