2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YG12 WMP
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 67,565 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,565 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.
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YG12 WMP Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 67,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG12 WMP 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 (YG12 WMP) between March 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
YG12 WMP Mileage History
- 12/03/201517,111 mi
- 12/03/201517,111 mi
- 18/03/201623,811 mi+6,700 mi
- 19/04/201730,304 mi+6,493 mi
- 19/04/201835,308 mi+5,004 mi
- 15/04/201940,500 mi+5,192 mi
- 16/04/201940,500 mi
- 22/09/202045,519 mi+5,019 mi
- 30/09/202148,593 mi+3,074 mi
- 01/11/202253,211 mi+4,618 mi
- 06/10/202357,572 mi+4,361 mi
- 30/10/202462,232 mi+4,660 mi
- 13/10/202567,565 mi+5,333 mi
Average of roughly 4,765 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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