2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SM55 AWM
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 May 2012. Recorded mileage 69,178 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM55 AWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 69,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM55 AWM 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 (SM55 AWM) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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.
SM55 AWM Mileage History
- 12/05/202259,247 mi
- 10/05/202363,483 mi+4,236 mi
- 08/05/202466,250 mi+2,767 mi
- 07/05/202568,463 mi+2,213 mi
- 26/05/202669,178 mi+715 mi
Average of roughly 2,459 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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