2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YK12 NWL
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 153,103 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 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 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,103 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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YK12 NWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 153,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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YK12 NWL 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 (YK12 NWL) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
YK12 NWL Mileage History
- 16/02/2023131,648 mi
- 16/02/2023131,648 mi
- 23/02/2024139,096 mi+7,448 mi
- 17/03/2025146,642 mi+7,546 mi
- 24/03/2026153,103 mi+6,461 mi
Average of roughly 6,922 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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