2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · FH12 OWU
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 93,523 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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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FH12 OWU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2022
- 93,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FH12 OWU MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (FH12 OWU) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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