2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SC61 BBO
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 103,479 miles. MOT expired on 04 Feb 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 04 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,479 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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SC61 BBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2025
- 103,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SC61 BBO 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 (SC61 BBO) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SC61 BBO Mileage History
- 27/01/202298,018 mi
- 10/01/202399,770 mi+1,752 mi
- 15/01/2024101,571 mi+1,801 mi
- 17/01/2025103,479 mi+1,908 mi
- 17/01/2025103,479 mi
Average of roughly 1,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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