2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BM62 BAZ
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 144,181 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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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BM62 BAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 144,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BM62 BAZ 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 (BM62 BAZ) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BM62 BAZ Mileage History
- 25/09/2023134,833 mi
- 24/09/2024135,575 mi+742 mi
- 23/09/2025139,792 mi+4,217 mi
- 23/09/2025139,798 mi+6 mi
- 21/09/2026144,181 mi+4,383 mi
Average of roughly 3,127 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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