2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · T27 BAE
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 71,454 miles. MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,454 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.
T27 BAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/12/2025
- 71,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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T27 BAE Mileage History
- 31/08/202260,414 mi
- 30/09/202363,007 mi+2,593 mi
- 24/12/202468,067 mi+5,060 mi
- 24/12/202468,067 mi
- 27/12/202571,454 mi+3,387 mi
Average of roughly 3,322 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T27 BAE 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 (T27 BAE) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 December 2025 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), 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.
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