2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YG62 XFW
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 145,559 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 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 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,559 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YG62 XFW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 145,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG62 XFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (YG62 XFW) between August 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
YG62 XFW Mileage History
- 21/08/201531,416 mi
- 20/08/201638,660 mi+7,244 mi
- 04/09/201745,627 mi+6,967 mi
- 23/08/201850,827 mi+5,200 mi
- 11/09/201955,731 mi+4,904 mi
- 01/09/202061,247 mi+5,516 mi
- 01/09/202061,248 mi+1 mi
- 02/09/202167,086 mi+5,838 mi
- 20/06/202270,987 mi+3,901 mi
- 23/06/202385,665 mi+14,678 mi
- 23/06/202385,665 mi
- 31/05/2024105,819 mi+20,154 mi
- 31/05/2024105,821 mi+2 mi
- 20/06/2025126,221 mi+20,400 mi
- 29/05/2026145,559 mi+19,338 mi
Average of roughly 10,597 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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