2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · XY55 CAL
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 90,638 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XY55 CAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 90,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XY55 CAL 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 (XY55 CAL) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 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: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
XY55 CAL Mileage History
- 08/02/202367,988 mi
- 15/01/202471,278 mi+3,290 mi
- 18/01/202471,281 mi+3 mi
- 15/01/202581,617 mi+10,336 mi
- 14/01/202690,638 mi+9,021 mi
Average of roughly 7,722 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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