2012 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · SP12 VWX
2012 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 85,403 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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 VWX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2023
- 85,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP12 VWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (SP12 VWX) between October 2021 and May 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SP12 VWX Mileage History
- 06/10/202164,416 mi
- 10/10/202278,645 mi+14,229 mi
- 17/10/202278,647 mi+2 mi
- 26/05/202385,403 mi+6,756 mi
Average of roughly 12,835 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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