2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YB61 PPF
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 109,089 miles. MOT valid until 28 Aug 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 28 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
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YB61 PPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 109,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB61 PPF 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 PPF) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cord inner sidewa”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))”.
YB61 PPF Mileage History
- 07/08/202379,793 mi
- 06/08/202484,092 mi+4,299 mi
- 30/08/202593,230 mi+9,138 mi
- 24/08/2026109,043 mi+15,813 mi
- 26/08/2026109,089 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 9,595 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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