2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · M2 ARC
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 79,513 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,513 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M2 ARC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 79,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M2 ARC 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 (M2 ARC) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 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: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
M2 ARC Mileage History
- 07/07/202371,873 mi
- 18/07/202474,829 mi+2,956 mi
- 08/07/202577,793 mi+2,964 mi
- 30/06/202679,513 mi+1,720 mi
- 30/06/202679,513 mi
Average of roughly 2,562 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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