2012 BMW 320D Efficientdynamics 2.0L Heavy oil · VN12 WDL
2012 BMW 320D Efficientdynamics (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 20 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 230,091 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 320D EFFICIENTDYNAMICS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 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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VN12 WDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 230,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VN12 WDL Mileage History
- 29/11/2022193,299 mi
- 09/03/2024204,829 mi+11,530 mi
- 05/04/2025216,726 mi+11,897 mi
- 12/05/2025217,351 mi+625 mi
- 09/09/2026230,091 mi+12,740 mi
Average of roughly 9,737 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VN12 WDL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 320D Efficientdynamics (VN12 WDL) between November 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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