2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · SP12 NXX
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 110,468 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,468 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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SP12 NXX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 110,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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SP12 NXX 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 (SP12 NXX) between November 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
SP12 NXX Mileage History
- 19/11/202172,918 mi
- 10/11/202277,636 mi+4,718 mi
- 23/11/202390,687 mi+13,051 mi
- 04/12/2024101,243 mi+10,556 mi
- 04/12/2025110,468 mi+9,225 mi
Average of roughly 9,291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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