2012 BMW 3 Series 1.6L Petrol · SM12 TLU
2012 BMW 3 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 107,923 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM12 TLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2025
- 107,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SM12 TLU Mileage History
- 30/11/202199,411 mi
- 20/12/202199,411 mi
- 20/12/202199,411 mi
- 14/12/2022104,609 mi+5,198 mi
- 06/01/2025107,923 mi+3,314 mi
Average of roughly 2,744 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM12 TLU 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 (SM12 TLU) between November 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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