2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · YB61 MXD
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 106,901 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB61 MXD Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 106,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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YB61 MXD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (YB61 MXD) between January 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 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: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)”.
YB61 MXD Mileage History
- 28/01/201532,157 mi
- 12/01/201641,938 mi+9,781 mi
- 19/01/201752,515 mi+10,577 mi
- 23/01/201752,540 mi+25 mi
- 11/01/201864,190 mi+11,650 mi
- 29/01/201973,059 mi+8,869 mi
- 31/01/202076,884 mi+3,825 mi
- 29/01/202179,380 mi+2,496 mi
- 28/01/202282,959 mi+3,579 mi
- 27/01/202391,065 mi+8,106 mi
- 26/01/202497,618 mi+6,553 mi
- 24/01/2025102,119 mi+4,501 mi
- 30/01/2026106,901 mi+4,782 mi
Average of roughly 6,791 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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