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2012 BMW 320D Business Efficientdynam A 2.0L Diesel · YC12 FVG

YC12 FVG

2012 BMW 320D Business Efficientdynam A (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 126,197 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW 320D BUSINESS EFFICIENTDYNAM A
Year / Origin
2012 · Leeds
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 21 Apr 2027
Road Tax
Untaxed (23 Jul 2025)
Recorded Mileage
126,197 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21 Apr 2027
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 23 Jul 2025
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2012
Engine
1995cc
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YC12 FVG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
  • 126,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

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YC12 FVG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 08:24
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 320D Business Efficientdynam A (YC12 FVG) between February 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 April 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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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YC12 FVG Mileage History

  1. 06/02/2023103,275 mi
  2. 12/02/2024112,336 mi+9,061 mi
  3. 29/01/2025120,189 mi+7,853 mi
  4. 18/04/2026126,125 mi+5,936 mi
  5. 23/04/2026126,197 mi+72 mi

Average of roughly 7,142 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
No Open Safety Recalls

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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