2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · P55 PAC
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 52,635 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,635 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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P55 PAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 52,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P55 PAC 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 (P55 PAC) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 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 (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Emissions unable to be completed lambda too high aborted due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
P55 PAC Mileage History
- 02/05/202447,979 mi
- 09/05/202447,981 mi+2 mi
- 21/04/202550,430 mi+2,449 mi
- 30/04/202652,635 mi+2,205 mi
- 30/04/202652,635 mi
Average of roughly 2,336 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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