2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · XL12 MCB
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28/03/2012. Recorded mileage 135,323 miles. MOT valid until 27/11/2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
XL12 MCB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 135,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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XL12 MCB Mileage History
- 04/09/2024131,770 mi
- 03/10/2024131,773 mi+3 mi
- 28/11/2024131,779 mi+6 mi
- 24/11/2025135,323 mi+3,544 mi
- 24/11/2025135,323 mi
Average of roughly 2,909 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
XL12 MCB 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 (XL12 MCB) between September 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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