2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · S5 ULS
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 62,631 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 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 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,631 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.
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S5 ULS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 62,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S5 ULS 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 (S5 ULS) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative washer system not working (4.1.6 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”.
S5 ULS Mileage History
- 23/02/202357,312 mi
- 07/03/202357,334 mi+22 mi
- 03/04/202459,325 mi+1,991 mi
- 31/03/202561,296 mi+1,971 mi
- 13/04/202662,631 mi+1,335 mi
Average of roughly 1,697 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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