2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YC12 FLM
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 155,590 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 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 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,590 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YC12 FLM Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 155,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC12 FLM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (YC12 FLM) between February 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (3 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
YC12 FLM Mileage History
- 25/02/201533,522 mi
- 23/02/201646,457 mi+12,935 mi
- 18/01/201757,387 mi+10,930 mi
- 18/01/201757,387 mi
- 16/01/201872,295 mi+14,908 mi
- 18/01/201987,507 mi+15,212 mi
- 18/01/201987,507 mi
- 14/01/2020105,222 mi+17,715 mi
- 15/01/2020105,249 mi+27 mi
- 02/11/2020113,346 mi+8,097 mi
- 02/11/2021124,348 mi+11,002 mi
- 08/09/2022136,588 mi+12,240 mi
- 30/09/2022136,613 mi+25 mi
- 26/09/2023145,599 mi+8,986 mi
- 27/09/2023145,599 mi
- 07/10/2024148,997 mi+3,398 mi
- 15/11/2024148,997 mi
- 03/11/2025155,588 mi+6,591 mi
- 07/11/2025155,590 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,408 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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