2012 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · DS12 FRN
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 93,222 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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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DS12 FRN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 93,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS12 FRN 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 (DS12 FRN) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Road wheel fixing missing both front 1 wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DS12 FRN Mileage History
- 24/07/202389,542 mi
- 24/07/202389,544 mi+2 mi
- 04/09/202492,894 mi+3,350 mi
- 04/09/202492,894 mi
- 27/09/202593,222 mi+328 mi
Average of roughly 1,688 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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