2012 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · LB62 CPY
2012 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 122,038 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LB62 CPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 122,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LB62 CPY Mileage History
- 21/08/2024111,657 mi
- 23/05/2025116,723 mi+5,066 mi
- 23/05/2025116,723 mi
- 25/06/2026121,911 mi+5,188 mi
- 02/07/2026122,038 mi+127 mi
Average of roughly 5,576 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LB62 CPY 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 (LB62 CPY) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 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: Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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