2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · MB62 ATB
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 70,342 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,342 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.
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MB62 ATB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 70,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MB62 ATB 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 (MB62 ATB) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 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 (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
MB62 ATB Mileage History
- 27/06/202457,247 mi
- 27/06/202560,873 mi+3,626 mi
- 27/06/202560,873 mi
- 30/06/202670,342 mi+9,469 mi
- 30/06/202670,342 mi
Average of roughly 6,526 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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