2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YK12 UKF
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 75,294 miles. MOT valid until 19 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 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,294 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 UKF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 75,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YK12 UKF 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 UKF) between February 2022 and February 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 UKF Mileage History
- 23/02/202262,516 mi
- 28/02/202365,284 mi+2,768 mi
- 20/02/202468,356 mi+3,072 mi
- 06/03/202572,229 mi+3,873 mi
- 23/02/202675,294 mi+3,065 mi
Average of roughly 3,195 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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