2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YF61 XKY
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 193,611 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF61 XKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 193,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF61 XKY 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 XKY) between November 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
YF61 XKY Mileage History
- 15/11/2021149,099 mi
- 18/02/2023162,075 mi+12,976 mi
- 17/02/2024174,589 mi+12,514 mi
- 17/02/2025183,070 mi+8,481 mi
- 19/02/2026193,611 mi+10,541 mi
Average of roughly 10,443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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