2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · PK12 VUD
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 58,112 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 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 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,112 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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PK12 VUD Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 58,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK12 VUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (PK12 VUD) between May 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 FRONT, FRONT ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))”.
PK12 VUD Mileage History
- 05/05/20159,687 mi
- 27/04/201612,639 mi+2,952 mi
- 24/04/201718,482 mi+5,843 mi
- 23/04/201824,012 mi+5,530 mi
- 18/04/201929,343 mi+5,331 mi
- 10/07/202034,966 mi+5,623 mi
- 17/07/202035,048 mi+82 mi
- 09/06/202137,257 mi+2,209 mi
- 06/06/202242,231 mi+4,974 mi
- 30/05/202346,945 mi+4,714 mi
- 21/05/202449,808 mi+2,863 mi
- 22/05/202449,810 mi+2 mi
- 22/04/202553,093 mi+3,283 mi
- 25/04/202553,096 mi+3 mi
- 23/04/202658,112 mi+5,016 mi
- 23/04/202658,112 mi
Average of roughly 4,415 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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