2012 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · YY12 TFF
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 55,823 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY12 TFF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 55,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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YY12 TFF MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (YY12 TFF) between August 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YY12 TFF Mileage History
- 19/08/202255,282 mi
- 11/08/202355,707 mi+425 mi
- 10/08/202455,795 mi+88 mi
- 08/06/202655,823 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 142 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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