2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LO62 HZM
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 249,486 km. MOT valid until 03 Oct 2027. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 249,486 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
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LO62 HZM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 249,486 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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LO62 HZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (LO62 HZM) between October 2026 and October 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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