2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SH62 VLU
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 113,561 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 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 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,561 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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SH62 VLU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 113,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH62 VLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (SH62 VLU) between September 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
SH62 VLU Mileage History
- 01/09/201520,427 mi
- 25/07/201626,527 mi+6,100 mi
- 23/07/201738,179 mi+11,652 mi
- 09/07/201847,972 mi+9,793 mi
- 09/07/201847,972 mi
- 20/07/201930,247 mi-17,725 mi
- 20/07/201930,247 mi
- 18/07/202069,416 mi+39,169 mi
- 24/07/202069,416 mi
- 08/07/202175,179 mi+5,763 mi
- 29/06/202281,013 mi+5,834 mi
- 05/07/202387,068 mi+6,055 mi
- 19/06/202493,336 mi+6,268 mi
- 20/06/202493,336 mi
- 19/06/2025104,057 mi+10,721 mi
- 19/06/2025104,057 mi
- 11/06/2026113,561 mi+9,504 mi
Average of roughly 8,642 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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