2012 BMW 3.0L Petrol · BM12 ALV
2012 BMW (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 42,476 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BM12 ALV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 42,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BM12 ALV 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 Unknown (BM12 ALV) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
BM12 ALV Mileage History
- 14/12/202124,715 mi
- 09/12/202225,984 mi+1,269 mi
- 12/01/202429,864 mi+3,880 mi
- 10/01/202536,502 mi+6,638 mi
- 05/01/202642,476 mi+5,974 mi
Average of roughly 4,375 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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