2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · Y44 BAW
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 132,203 miles. MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y44 BAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 132,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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Y44 BAW 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 (Y44 BAW) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y44 BAW Mileage History
- 10/03/202394,166 mi
- 26/02/2024104,183 mi+10,017 mi
- 10/03/2025114,596 mi+10,413 mi
- 13/03/2026132,202 mi+17,606 mi
- 13/03/2026132,203 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 12,641 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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