2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · KV62 YSD
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 21,445 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV62 YSD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2024
- 21,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KV62 YSD MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (KV62 YSD) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KV62 YSD Mileage History
- 23/08/202218,379 mi
- 06/09/202320,017 mi+1,638 mi
- 09/08/202421,441 mi+1,424 mi
- 09/08/202421,445 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,561 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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