2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YA12 CDF
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 157,492 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA12 CDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 157,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA12 CDF 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 (YA12 CDF) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
YA12 CDF Mileage History
- 31/01/2022129,082 mi
- 07/03/2023132,045 mi+2,963 mi
- 17/01/2024133,058 mi+1,013 mi
- 13/01/2025146,001 mi+12,943 mi
- 09/01/2026157,492 mi+11,491 mi
Average of roughly 7,211 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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