2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YF61 FTC
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 107,480 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF61 FTC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 107,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YF61 FTC 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 (YF61 FTC) between January 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YF61 FTC Mileage History
- 08/01/202399,299 mi
- 10/01/2024101,350 mi+2,051 mi
- 19/01/2024101,366 mi+16 mi
- 29/10/2024102,058 mi+692 mi
- 11/10/2025107,480 mi+5,422 mi
Average of roughly 2,968 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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