2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YA61 EEP
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 124,237 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,237 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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YA61 EEP Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2025
- 124,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA61 EEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (YA61 EEP) between February 2015 and March 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
YA61 EEP Mileage History
- 12/02/201526,349 mi
- 09/02/201638,175 mi+11,826 mi
- 27/10/201643,656 mi+5,481 mi
- 02/10/201756,837 mi+13,181 mi
- 13/10/201871,549 mi+14,712 mi
- 20/09/201977,292 mi+5,743 mi
- 23/09/201977,292 mi
- 22/05/202082,059 mi+4,767 mi
- 19/05/202187,611 mi+5,552 mi
- 16/05/202291,135 mi+3,524 mi
- 05/05/202394,805 mi+3,670 mi
- 16/05/202394,848 mi+43 mi
- 21/03/202498,187 mi+3,339 mi
- 05/03/2025124,237 mi+26,050 mi
Average of roughly 9,731 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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