2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LG12 OCO
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 84,098 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,098 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.
LG12 OCO Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 84,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LG12 OCO Mileage History
- 04/03/2015113,523 mi
- 02/06/2015116,750 mi+3,227 mi
- 12/05/2016159,192 mi+42,442 mi
- 24/05/2017192,893 mi+33,701 mi
- 24/05/2017192,893 mi
- 05/06/201860,073 mi-132,820 mi
- 04/06/201962,038 mi+1,965 mi
- 02/12/202069,653 mi+7,615 mi
- 30/11/202173,485 mi+3,832 mi
- 03/12/202279,993 mi+6,508 mi
- 29/01/202482,760 mi+2,767 mi
- 06/02/202482,779 mi+19 mi
- 05/02/202583,604 mi+825 mi
- 05/02/202684,098 mi+494 mi
Average of roughly -2,693 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LG12 OCO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (LG12 OCO) between March 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 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: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))”.
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