2012 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · GP12 ATO
2012 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 44,417 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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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GP12 ATO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 44,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GP12 ATO MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (GP12 ATO) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
GP12 ATO Mileage History
- 03/10/202239,701 mi
- 05/10/202341,145 mi+1,444 mi
- 02/10/202442,890 mi+1,745 mi
- 01/10/202543,599 mi+709 mi
- 05/10/202644,417 mi+818 mi
Average of roughly 1,178 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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