2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YH62 UGP
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 142,729 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,729 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.
YH62 UGP Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2024
- 142,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH62 UGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (YH62 UGP) between October 2015 and November 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YH62 UGP Mileage History
- 10/10/201548,692 mi
- 22/10/201657,796 mi+9,104 mi
- 07/10/201766,252 mi+8,456 mi
- 06/10/201876,458 mi+10,206 mi
- 19/10/201986,321 mi+9,863 mi
- 19/10/201986,321 mi
- 17/03/202090,142 mi+3,821 mi
- 30/03/2021102,806 mi+12,664 mi
- 31/03/2021102,806 mi
- 08/09/2021108,443 mi+5,637 mi
- 14/09/2021108,467 mi+24 mi
- 14/09/2022118,245 mi+9,778 mi
- 14/09/2022118,245 mi
- 15/09/2023129,818 mi+11,573 mi
- 15/09/2023129,818 mi
- 23/11/2024142,726 mi+12,908 mi
- 23/11/2024142,729 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 10,308 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Digital Service History
Access verified franchised dealer maintenance records for YH62UGP.
Unlock Manufacturer Digital Service Records
Check franchised dealer maintenance history for YH62UGP. Our direct integration verifies routine service events, workshop operations, recorded mileage, and technician logs.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (YH62 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as YH62UGP.
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER
LAND ROVER
FREELANDER
SUZUKI
SWIFT
SUZUKI
SWIFT
SUZUKI
SWIFT
SUZUKI
SWIFT
SUZUKI
SWIFT
SUZUKI
SWIFT
TOYOTA
AYGO
TOYOTA
YARIS
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.