2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YH12 EGD
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 164,461 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,461 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH12 EGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 164,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YH12 EGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (YH12 EGD) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YH12 EGD Mileage History
- 12/02/2024145,671 mi
- 12/02/2024145,671 mi
- 06/02/2025154,516 mi+8,845 mi
- 03/02/2026164,461 mi+9,945 mi
- 03/02/2026164,461 mi
Average of roughly 9,506 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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