2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · BL61 BYK
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02/02/2012. Recorded mileage 59,083 miles. MOT valid until 11/05/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,083 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
BL61 BYK Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 59,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BL61 BYK Mileage History
- 09/02/201517,314 mi
- 08/02/201619,955 mi+2,641 mi
- 30/01/201723,049 mi+3,094 mi
- 17/01/201830,338 mi+7,289 mi
- 17/01/201830,338 mi
- 12/02/201936,672 mi+6,334 mi
- 06/02/202040,156 mi+3,484 mi
- 29/01/202142,348 mi+2,192 mi
- 10/02/202244,396 mi+2,048 mi
- 03/02/202345,166 mi+770 mi
- 10/08/202345,573 mi+407 mi
- 22/07/202453,056 mi+7,483 mi
- 09/05/202558,312 mi+5,256 mi
- 13/05/202659,083 mi+771 mi
Average of roughly 3,711 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
BL61 BYK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (BL61 BYK) between February 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 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 (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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