2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · KM62 SMU
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 72,140 miles. MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM62 SMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2025
- 72,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KM62 SMU MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (KM62 SMU) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KM62 SMU Mileage History
- 16/03/202251,390 mi
- 16/03/202251,390 mi
- 29/07/202361,558 mi+10,168 mi
- 15/03/202572,097 mi+10,539 mi
- 19/03/202572,140 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 6,895 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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