2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · Y33 ABT
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 148,715 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,715 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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Y33 ABT Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 148,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y33 ABT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (Y33 ABT) between December 2014 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
Y33 ABT Mileage History
- 27/12/201422,994 mi
- 29/12/201422,994 mi
- 22/12/201532,044 mi+9,050 mi
- 13/12/201642,050 mi+10,006 mi
- 14/11/201744,505 mi+2,455 mi
- 04/07/201978,325 mi+33,820 mi
- 08/07/201978,325 mi
- 26/06/202095,276 mi+16,951 mi
- 02/07/202095,276 mi
- 21/06/2021102,549 mi+7,273 mi
- 20/06/2022117,022 mi+14,473 mi
- 22/06/2022117,022 mi
- 20/06/2023133,728 mi+16,706 mi
- 22/06/2023133,728 mi
- 24/06/2024139,822 mi+6,094 mi
- 05/06/2025142,346 mi+2,524 mi
- 19/06/2026148,715 mi+6,369 mi
Average of roughly 10,954 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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