YK61NWA

BMW 3 SERIES (2011)

MOT & Tax Status for YK61NWA

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Outstanding Safety Recall

The DVSA reports that this vehicle has an active manufacturer recall which has not yet been completed. Recalls are issued for safety-critical defects and repairs are carried out free of charge by any main dealer. Contact the manufacturer with the VIN to arrange the work before driving or purchasing this vehicle.

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Tax Status

Taxed

Due 01 Apr 2027

MOT Status

Valid

Expires 12 Jan 2027

Colour

SILVER

⛽ Running Cost

What this BMW costs to run

Based on live UK average diesel (b7) prices and the official CO2 figure for this vehicle.

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Fuel economy

45.7 mpg

Estimated from 164 g/km CO2

Cost per mile

18.1p

At 181.4p/litre UK avg

Fill-up cost

£127.00

Approx. 70L tank

Yearly fuel

£1,337

At UK avg 7,400 mi/year

Estimates use the official manufacturer CO2 figure and a real-world correction. Live fuel price is the UK average from 7985 forecourts via the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Real-world MPG can vary by 10-15%.

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Vehicle Specifications

Model

3 SERIES

Fuel Type

DIESEL

Engine Size

2,993 cc

First Registered

Oct 2011

First Used on Road

18 Oct 2011

CO2 Emissions

164 g/km

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Type Approval

Last V5C Issued

30 Apr 2026

Safety Recall

Yes (action required)

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About YK61NWA

Registration YK61NWA is a 2011 silver BMW 3 SERIES with a 2,993cc diesel engine. The vehicle is approximately 15 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The current MOT certificate is valid until 12 January 2027, which is 154 days away. Booking the next test early is recommended, as slots fill up quickly near expiry.

Vehicle tax is paid and next due on 01 April 2027, 233 days from today.

The vehicle has 18 MOT tests on record, including 13 passes and 5 failures, with 40 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 168,817 miles on 19 December 2025. The vehicle has covered an average of 12,414 miles per year across its MOT history, which is in line with the UK average.

CO₂ emissions are rated at 164 g/km.

This summary is generated from live DVLA and DVSA records for YK61NWA. It is intended as guidance only. Always verify independently before any purchase.

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MOT expiry: 12 Jan 2027

Tax due: 01 Apr 2027

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MOT History 18 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 621527325757
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2027
Mileage recorded: 168,817 MI
Registration at time of test: YK61NWA
Data source: DVSA

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT test number: 942507514364
Mileage recorded: 130,529 MI
Registration at time of test: YK61NWA
Data source: DVSA

PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

ADVISORY Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

MOT test number: 447728471428
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2023
Mileage recorded: 107,982 MI
Registration at time of test: YK61NWA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Tested wet

ADVISORY Under tray covers fitted

ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wear uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides, attention recommended (5.3.2 (d))

MOT test number: 742939810586
Mileage recorded: 107,975 MI
Registration at time of test: YK61NWA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Tested wet

DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also deep cuts, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Under tray covers fitted

DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

DANGEROUS Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wear uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides, attention recommended (5.3.2 (d))

MOT test number: 209644634657
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2021
Mileage recorded: 94,149 MI
Registration at time of test: YK61NWA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MOT test number: 983364350524
Mileage recorded: 94,149 MI
Registration at time of test: YK61NWA
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt snapped (5.2.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MOT test number: 185092060586
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2020
Mileage recorded: 81,130 MI
Registration at time of test: YK61NWA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre, wearing inner edge

ADVISORY Offside Front tyre, starting to wear inner edge

MOT test number: 849403361044
Mileage recorded: 81,130 MI
Registration at time of test: YK61NWA
Data source: DVSA

DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre, wearing inner edge

ADVISORY Offside Front tyre, starting to wear inner edge

MOT test number: 278432926315
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2019
Mileage recorded: 72,380 MI
Registration at time of test: YK61NWA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MOT test number: 679022408712
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2018
Mileage recorded: 60,486 MI
Registration at time of test: YK61NWA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Rear tyres slightly wearing on inside edges

ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre 3mm

MOT test number: 676742566429
Mileage recorded: 60,486 MI
Registration at time of test: YK61NWA
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

ADVISORY Offside Front tyre bald on the edges

ADVISORY Rear tyres slightly wearing on inside edges

ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre 3mm

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Data last updated: 26 Jun 2026 at 18:12. Run a fresh check for the latest data.

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