2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YB12 HTE
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/06/2012. Recorded mileage 107,252 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,252 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
YB12 HTE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 28/04/2026
- 107,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YB12 HTE Mileage History
- 16/08/202297,395 mi
- 15/08/2023100,840 mi+3,445 mi
- 17/12/2024104,520 mi+3,680 mi
- 17/12/2024104,520 mi
- 28/04/2026107,252 mi+2,732 mi
Average of roughly 2,665 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YB12 HTE 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 (YB12 HTE) between August 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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