2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YH62 VVG
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 117,901 miles. MOT valid until 04 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH62 VVG Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 117,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH62 VVG 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 VVG) between September 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
YH62 VVG Mileage History
- 09/09/201539,383 mi
- 17/09/201647,509 mi+8,126 mi
- 19/09/201760,618 mi+13,109 mi
- 08/09/201873,137 mi+12,519 mi
- 21/09/201985,498 mi+12,361 mi
- 22/09/202091,831 mi+6,333 mi
- 23/09/202091,835 mi+4 mi
- 25/09/202195,021 mi+3,186 mi
- 01/09/202297,226 mi+2,205 mi
- 12/09/2023104,423 mi+7,197 mi
- 23/09/2024110,904 mi+6,481 mi
- 04/11/2025117,901 mi+6,997 mi
- 05/11/2025117,901 mi
Average of roughly 7,730 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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