2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · SC12 OFW
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 79,096 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,096 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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SC12 OFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 79,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC12 OFW 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 (SC12 OFW) between July 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension arm linkage detached (4.1.5 (a))”; “Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
SC12 OFW Mileage History
- 23/07/202472,454 mi
- 04/09/202472,497 mi+43 mi
- 04/09/202472,497 mi
- 11/09/202579,095 mi+6,598 mi
- 18/09/202579,096 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,746 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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