2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YC12 FVE
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 175,298 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,298 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.
YC12 FVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 175,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YC12 FVE Mileage History
- 12/08/2023125,840 mi
- 09/08/2024144,443 mi+18,603 mi
- 10/08/2025159,732 mi+15,289 mi
- 15/08/2026175,298 mi+15,566 mi
- 15/08/2026175,298 mi
Average of roughly 16,436 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YC12 FVE 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 (YC12 FVE) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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