2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YC12 YNE
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10/05/2012. Recorded mileage 177,125 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 08/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,125 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
YC12 YNE Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2022
- 177,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YC12 YNE Mileage History
- 30/04/201553,162 mi
- 30/04/201553,162 mi
- 07/04/201675,085 mi+21,923 mi
- 08/04/201675,085 mi
- 10/11/201690,459 mi+15,374 mi
- 15/05/2017106,712 mi+16,253 mi
- 12/01/2018108,070 mi+1,358 mi
- 27/11/2018111,260 mi+3,190 mi
- 27/11/2018111,260 mi
- 17/01/2019115,070 mi+3,810 mi
- 18/05/2019126,570 mi+11,500 mi
- 21/11/2019149,162 mi+22,592 mi
- 07/01/2020154,027 mi+4,865 mi
- 20/10/2020161,563 mi+7,536 mi
- 09/11/2021168,376 mi+6,813 mi
- 26/10/2022177,125 mi+8,749 mi
Average of roughly 16,549 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
YC12 YNE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (YC12 YNE) between April 2015 and October 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))”; “Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDE (4.2.1 (a))”.
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