2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YF62 PKC
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2012. Recorded mileage 166,866 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 17/03/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,866 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
YF62 PKC Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2021
- 166,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YF62 PKC Mileage History
- 30/10/201536,119 mi
- 10/11/201653,332 mi+17,213 mi
- 10/11/201653,332 mi
- 17/03/201756,782 mi+3,450 mi
- 07/03/201885,256 mi+28,474 mi
- 07/03/201885,256 mi
- 12/03/2019121,979 mi+36,723 mi
- 12/03/2019121,979 mi
- 28/02/2020149,685 mi+27,706 mi
- 02/03/2020149,943 mi+258 mi
- 09/03/2021166,847 mi+16,904 mi
- 18/03/2021166,866 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 24,291 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
YF62 PKC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (YF62 PKC) between October 2015 and March 2021.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OSF rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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