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MA12 YYM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,503 mi
Last recorded114,503 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 114,503 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Fail 30 Jul 2025 114,503 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 29 Jul 2024 105,291 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth 225.45.17 y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing 225.45.17 y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 97,447 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 88,863 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 85,149 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 85,149 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 83,100 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 83,100 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 73,193 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 60,789 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection on some components

under trays fitted not allowing full 9oinspection on some components

Pass 6 Jan 2017 48,442 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection on some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 11 Jan 2016 35,485 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 26,386 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth inner and outer edge and small cut to cord outer edge

nearside rear tyre nearing the legal limit and worn smooth inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth outer edge cord iminent

Fail 12 Feb 2015 26,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

nearside front tyre worn smooth inner and outer edge and small cut to cord outer edge

nearside rear tyre nearing the legal limit and worn smooth inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth outer edge cord iminent

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 YYM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MA12 YYM, 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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MA12 YYM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 April 2012.

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