2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YC12 FVL
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 87,039 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,039 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC12 FVL Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 87,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC12 FVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (YC12 FVL) between March 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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.
YC12 FVL Mileage History
- 26/03/201519,767 mi
- 19/02/201624,985 mi+5,218 mi
- 15/02/201731,946 mi+6,961 mi
- 15/02/201731,946 mi
- 13/02/201837,147 mi+5,201 mi
- 19/02/201942,115 mi+4,968 mi
- 17/02/202047,811 mi+5,696 mi
- 12/02/202153,526 mi+5,715 mi
- 09/02/202259,529 mi+6,003 mi
- 16/02/202365,332 mi+5,803 mi
- 15/02/202472,032 mi+6,700 mi
- 11/02/202574,809 mi+2,777 mi
- 12/02/202687,039 mi+12,230 mi
Average of roughly 6,180 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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