2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · W18 GAT
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14/08/2012. Recorded mileage 96,805 miles. MOT valid until 20/08/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,805 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
W18 GAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 96,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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W18 GAT Mileage History
- 26/07/202263,043 mi
- 21/08/202372,998 mi+9,955 mi
- 22/08/202482,993 mi+9,995 mi
- 28/07/202586,846 mi+3,853 mi
- 17/08/202696,805 mi+9,959 mi
Average of roughly 8,317 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W18 GAT 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 (W18 GAT) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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