2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FG62 TYU
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 127,100 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG62 TYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 127,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG62 TYU 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 (FG62 TYU) between July 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
FG62 TYU Mileage History
- 25/07/2024113,578 mi
- 27/07/2024113,579 mi+1 mi
- 18/07/2025121,478 mi+7,899 mi
- 14/05/2026127,100 mi+5,622 mi
- 14/05/2026127,100 mi
Average of roughly 7,508 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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