2012 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · V99 VBV
2012 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 84,257 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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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V99 VBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 84,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V99 VBV 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 (V99 VBV) between August 2022 and July 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (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.
V99 VBV Mileage History
- 01/08/202270,984 mi
- 17/07/202374,519 mi+3,535 mi
- 19/07/202477,644 mi+3,125 mi
- 14/07/202581,297 mi+3,653 mi
- 20/07/202684,257 mi+2,960 mi
Average of roughly 3,346 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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