2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YG12 WHW
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 128,876 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 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 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,876 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.
YG12 WHW Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2026
- 128,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YG12 WHW Mileage History
- 26/01/201543,156 mi
- 26/01/201543,156 mi
- 18/01/201663,574 mi+20,418 mi
- 15/04/201666,663 mi+3,089 mi
- 15/04/201666,663 mi
- 30/11/201672,576 mi+5,913 mi
- 27/11/201782,226 mi+9,650 mi
- 01/03/201989,381 mi+7,155 mi
- 04/03/201989,427 mi+46 mi
- 20/06/202097,330 mi+7,903 mi
- 18/06/2021104,171 mi+6,841 mi
- 08/07/2022111,247 mi+7,076 mi
- 09/07/2022111,249 mi+2 mi
- 01/08/2023113,998 mi+2,749 mi
- 06/02/2025123,472 mi+9,474 mi
- 07/02/2026128,876 mi+5,404 mi
- 07/02/2026128,876 mi
Average of roughly 7,769 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
YG12 WHW MOT History
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17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (YG12 WHW) between January 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2026 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 (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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