2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · K13 YEB
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 186,867 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,867 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.
K13 YEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2023
- 186,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Digital Service History
Access verified franchised dealer maintenance records for K13YEB.
Unlock Manufacturer Digital Service Records
Check franchised dealer maintenance history for K13YEB. Our direct integration verifies routine service events, workshop operations, recorded mileage, and technician logs.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
K13 YEB Mileage History
- 11/03/2022181,299 mi
- 30/03/2022182,036 mi+737 mi
- 31/03/2022182,044 mi+8 mi
- 02/05/2023186,867 mi+4,823 mi
- 02/05/2023186,867 mi
Average of roughly 4,873 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K13 YEB 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 (K13 YEB) between March 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (K13Y Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as K13YEB.
MERCEDES-BENZ
CLA
SEAT
LEON
MERCEDES-BENZ
A5 S5 TFSI QUATTRO AUTO
HYUNDAI
TUCSON
AUDI
Q3
TOYOTA
CELICA
AUDI
Q3
FORD
FOCUS
AUDI
A3 S LINE 40 TFSI E S-A
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
TOUAREG
FORD
FOCUS
BMW 3 SERIES Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2012 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.