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MA12 YSU

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,218 mi
Last recorded72,218 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 YSU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 72,218 miles

Both front seat headrests missing.

Fail 27 May 2026 72,218 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle missing. (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both front seat headrests missing.

Pass 15 May 2025 70,733 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 69,082 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 67,184 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 65,695 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 64,378 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 62,623 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,982 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,578 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 50,993 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,405 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,275 miles

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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MA12 YSU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA12 YSU, 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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What year was MA12 YSU registered?

MA12 YSU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is MA12 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA12 YSU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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