BMW 3 SERIES (2011)
MOT & Tax Status for YK61NWA
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.
Check recall details on GOV.UKTaxed
Due 01 Apr 2027
Valid
Expires 12 Jan 2027
Colour
SILVER
What this BMW costs to run
Based on live UK average diesel (b7) prices and the official CO2 figure for this vehicle.
Fuel economy
45.7 mpg
Estimated from 164 g/km CO2
Cost per mile
16.7p
At 168.1p/litre UK avg
Fill-up cost
£117.70
Approx. 70L tank
Yearly fuel
£1,239
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 7894 forecourts via the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Real-world MPG can vary by 10-15%.
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
M1
Last V5C Issued
30 Apr 2026
Safety Recall
Yes (action required)
Export Marker
No
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 199 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, 278 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 History 18 tests
Data last updated: 26 Jun 2026 at 18:12. Run a fresh check for the latest data.