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A7 YHP

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,626 mi
Last recorded151,626 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 YHP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 151,626 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 151,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 147,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 145,475 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and knocking ()

Fail 12 Aug 2023 145,475 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2554018 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and knocking ()

Pass 11 Aug 2022 133,265 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 116,314 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog light smashed

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 104,399 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2020 104,382 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 93,661 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2019 93,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested leveling device also not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/18 Goodyear rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 78,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,649 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2017 61,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2016 44,010 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 33,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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A7 YHP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 77,866 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 YHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A7 YHP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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