2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · WP12 LXB
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 155,903 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,903 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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WP12 LXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 155,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP12 LXB 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 (WP12 LXB) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When brake applied (4.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
WP12 LXB Mileage History
- 29/03/2023126,257 mi
- 08/04/2024132,183 mi+5,926 mi
- 03/02/2025136,354 mi+4,171 mi
- 28/01/2026155,740 mi+19,386 mi
- 03/02/2026155,903 mi+163 mi
Average of roughly 10,391 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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