2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · WS08 ATH
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 77,999 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WS08 ATH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 77,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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WS08 ATH 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 (WS08 ATH) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WS08 ATH Mileage History
- 30/01/202337,438 mi
- 06/02/202447,632 mi+10,194 mi
- 15/01/202560,233 mi+12,601 mi
- 15/01/202677,999 mi+17,766 mi
- 15/01/202677,999 mi
Average of roughly 13,704 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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