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When is the MOT due for AF12 YFA?

The MOT for AF12 YFA is valid and due for renewal on or before 23 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of AF12 YFA?

The recorded mileage for AF12 YFA is 199,608 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is AF12 YFA ULEZ compliant?

No, AF12 YFA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AF12 YFA

AF12 YFA

2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18/05/2012. Recorded mileage 199,608 miles. MOT valid until 23/03/2027.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2012 · Peterborough
MOT Status: Valid until 23/03/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 199,608 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 199,608 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2012
Engine: 1995cc

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AF12 YFA Key Findings

17 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
199,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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AF12 YFA Mileage History

15/04/201554,759 mi
15/02/201660,862 mi+6,103 mi
30/01/201778,364 mi+17,502 mi
30/01/201893,551 mi+15,187 mi
18/02/2019110,690 mi+17,139 mi
18/02/2020123,538 mi+12,848 mi
18/02/2020123,538 mi
18/02/2021128,584 mi+5,046 mi
18/02/2021128,586 mi+2 mi
15/02/2022137,837 mi+9,251 mi
15/02/2022137,839 mi+2 mi
09/03/2023149,518 mi+11,679 mi
14/03/2024157,968 mi+8,450 mi
14/03/2024157,968 mi
22/03/2025178,847 mi+20,879 mi
24/03/2025178,964 mi+117 mi
13/03/2026199,608 mi+20,644 mi

Average of roughly 13,276 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

AF12 YFA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 11 Sept 2026, 08:09

MOT Analysis

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17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (AF12 YFA) between April 2015 and March 2026.

The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Steering (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.

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