2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YK62 OFD
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 156,360 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK62 OFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 156,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK62 OFD 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 (YK62 OFD) between August 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2026 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
YK62 OFD Mileage History
- 08/08/2025151,039 mi
- 13/08/2025151,448 mi+409 mi
- 14/08/2025151,448 mi
- 15/08/2026156,360 mi+4,912 mi
- 15/08/2026156,360 mi
Average of roughly 5,225 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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