2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LC62 SDU
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 510,109 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 510,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LC62 SDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2026
- 510,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LC62 SDU Mileage History
- 01/12/2022277,149 mi
- 06/12/2023293,403 mi+16,254 mi
- 07/12/2023293,403 mi
- 23/10/2025308,835 mi+15,432 mi
- 12/09/2026510,109 mi+201,274 mi
Average of roughly 61,612 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LC62 SDU 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 (LC62 SDU) between December 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Brake reaction arm (5.3.”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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