2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · ST61 SKJ
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 106,032 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,032 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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ST61 SKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2024
- 106,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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ST61 SKJ 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 (ST61 SKJ) between February 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2024 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
ST61 SKJ Mileage History
- 05/02/202291,928 mi
- 03/02/202397,682 mi+5,754 mi
- 17/01/2024102,168 mi+4,486 mi
- 11/10/2024106,031 mi+3,863 mi
- 16/10/2024106,032 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,235 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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