2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · AD62 ABN
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 189,568 km. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 189,568 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD62 ABN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 189,568 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD62 ABN 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 (AD62 ABN) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bendy arm brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AD62 ABN Odometer History
- 13/09/2023154,922 mi
- 13/09/2023154,923 mi+1 mi
- 01/10/2024172,717 km
- 01/10/2024172,717 km
- 15/09/2025189,568 km+16,851 km
Average of roughly 17,264 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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