2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · W1 EAE
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 177,606 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,606 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W1 EAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 177,606 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W1 EAE 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 (W1 EAE) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W1 EAE Mileage History
- 06/01/2023138,374 mi
- 05/01/2024147,269 mi+8,895 mi
- 12/12/2024156,582 mi+9,313 mi
- 15/12/2025175,754 mi+19,172 mi
- 16/01/2026177,606 mi+1,852 mi
Average of roughly 12,955 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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