2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BU11 YOO
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 194,561 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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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BU11 YOO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2024
- 194,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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BU11 YOO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (BU11 YOO) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
BU11 YOO Mileage History
- 03/05/2022166,232 mi
- 02/05/2023179,996 mi+13,764 mi
- 14/05/2024194,561 mi+14,565 mi
Average of roughly 13,946 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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