2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · W80 SAP
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 153,981 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W80 SAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 153,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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W80 SAP 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 (W80 SAP) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W80 SAP Mileage History
- 05/10/2022111,317 mi
- 27/10/2023123,388 mi+12,071 mi
- 29/10/2024138,542 mi+15,154 mi
- 25/10/2025153,981 mi+15,439 mi
- 25/10/2025153,981 mi
Average of roughly 13,963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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