2012 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · YB61 DBY
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 25/01/2012. Recorded mileage 107,581 miles. MOT valid until 25/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- 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
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2926cc
YB61 DBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 107,581 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: Average
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YB61 DBY Mileage History
- 06/01/202387,390 mi
- 12/01/202497,314 mi+9,924 mi
- 12/01/202497,314 mi
- 24/01/2025103,991 mi+6,677 mi
- 16/01/2026107,581 mi+3,590 mi
Average of roughly 6,668 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YB61 DBY 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 (YB61 DBY) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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