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MK62 YFS

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,092 mi
Last recorded122,092 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 YFS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 122,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 119,283 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2025 119,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2024 119,256 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 114,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 101,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 101,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 100,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 95,342 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 86,090 miles

Offside Rear driveshart sill is damp of oil

very slight play in the o/s suspension or steering

Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,072 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner control arm play (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 55,888 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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MK62 YFS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK62 YFS, 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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MK62 YFS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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