2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YH62 VCZ
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 199,143 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 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 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,143 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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YH62 VCZ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 199,143 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH62 VCZ 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 (YH62 VCZ) between October 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
YH62 VCZ Mileage History
- 26/10/201539,319 mi
- 28/02/201758,289 mi+18,970 mi
- 26/02/201877,354 mi+19,065 mi
- 26/02/201991,622 mi+14,268 mi
- 22/02/2020101,133 mi+9,511 mi
- 03/03/2021110,614 mi+9,481 mi
- 03/03/2021110,614 mi
- 01/03/2022126,973 mi+16,359 mi
- 01/03/2023144,377 mi+17,404 mi
- 01/03/2024163,258 mi+18,881 mi
- 05/03/2025180,359 mi+17,101 mi
- 02/03/2026199,143 mi+18,784 mi
- 03/03/2026199,143 mi
Average of roughly 15,439 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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