2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · Y28 PDS
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 76,944 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,944 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y28 PDS Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 76,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y28 PDS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (Y28 PDS) between November 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 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: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
Y28 PDS Mileage History
- 25/11/201519,469 mi
- 21/10/201623,104 mi+3,635 mi
- 30/09/201726,309 mi+3,205 mi
- 04/10/201830,111 mi+3,802 mi
- 02/10/201933,639 mi+3,528 mi
- 15/10/202038,191 mi+4,552 mi
- 04/10/202141,717 mi+3,526 mi
- 28/09/202246,041 mi+4,324 mi
- 28/09/202246,041 mi
- 18/10/202355,528 mi+9,487 mi
- 19/10/202355,528 mi
- 16/10/202464,765 mi+9,237 mi
- 24/09/202571,542 mi+6,777 mi
- 23/09/202676,937 mi+5,395 mi
- 24/09/202676,944 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 5,307 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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