2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SA62 PLV
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 53,186 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,186 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SA62 PLV Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2022
- 53,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA62 PLV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (SA62 PLV) between August 2015 and June 2022.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SA62 PLV Mileage History
- 25/08/201517,552 mi
- 05/09/201622,705 mi+5,153 mi
- 05/09/201727,315 mi+4,610 mi
- 06/09/201831,742 mi+4,427 mi
- 06/09/201831,742 mi
- 27/08/201935,763 mi+4,021 mi
- 03/09/202038,640 mi+2,877 mi
- 04/09/202038,654 mi+14 mi
- 18/06/202140,060 mi+1,406 mi
- 21/06/202253,186 mi+13,126 mi
- 21/06/202253,186 mi
Average of roughly 5,223 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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