2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · S15 GBT
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2012. Recorded mileage 226,695 miles. MOT valid until 16/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,695 mi
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
S15 GBT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 226,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S15 GBT Mileage History
- 08/12/2023179,724 mi
- 12/12/2023179,724 mi
- 30/01/2025201,073 mi+21,349 mi
- 30/01/2025201,073 mi
- 17/02/2026226,695 mi+25,622 mi
Average of roughly 21,390 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S15 GBT 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 (S15 GBT) between December 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 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 (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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