2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AV62 BFZ
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 133,060 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV62 BFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 133,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV62 BFZ 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 (AV62 BFZ) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
AV62 BFZ Mileage History
- 14/07/2022121,609 mi
- 18/05/2023121,651 mi+42 mi
- 25/07/2024125,872 mi+4,221 mi
- 23/07/2025129,282 mi+3,410 mi
- 23/07/2026133,060 mi+3,778 mi
Average of roughly 2,845 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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