2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YH62 VLR
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 126,016 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,016 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 VLR Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2022
- 126,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH62 VLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (YH62 VLR) between September 2015 and October 2022.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2022 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: Steering (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YH62 VLR Mileage History
- 03/09/201539,937 mi
- 17/09/201659,892 mi+19,955 mi
- 25/10/201763,281 mi+3,389 mi
- 25/10/201763,281 mi
- 20/10/201883,532 mi+20,251 mi
- 23/10/2019101,360 mi+17,828 mi
- 20/10/2020112,674 mi+11,314 mi
- 21/10/2020112,614 mi-60 mi
- 21/10/2021121,401 mi+8,787 mi
- 22/10/2021121,402 mi+1 mi
- 17/10/2022126,016 mi+4,614 mi
Average of roughly 12,087 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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