2012 BMW 3 Series 1.6L Petrol · 2 SA
2012 BMW 3 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 48,570 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,570 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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2 SA Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 48,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
2 SA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (2 SA) between May 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). 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 Rear Inner Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
2 SA Mileage History
- 26/05/201518,832 mi
- 27/05/201518,832 mi
- 05/07/201624,690 mi+5,858 mi
- 28/06/201731,514 mi+6,824 mi
- 04/07/201837,226 mi+5,712 mi
- 16/07/201837,332 mi+106 mi
- 25/07/201837,334 mi+2 mi
- 17/07/201940,707 mi+3,373 mi
- 15/01/202142,818 mi+2,111 mi
- 21/04/202244,358 mi+1,540 mi
- 31/05/202345,683 mi+1,325 mi
- 28/05/202447,022 mi+1,339 mi
- 03/06/202547,686 mi+664 mi
- 04/06/202547,686 mi
- 04/06/202648,570 mi+884 mi
Average of roughly 2,697 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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