2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · YK12 NXP
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 47,321 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 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 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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 NXP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2026
- 47,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YK12 NXP MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (YK12 NXP) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YK12 NXP Mileage History
- 01/07/202244,263 mi
- 30/06/202344,788 mi+525 mi
- 13/07/202445,202 mi+414 mi
- 15/07/202546,247 mi+1,045 mi
- 08/08/202647,321 mi+1,074 mi
Average of roughly 745 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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