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MT12 YZX

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,278 mi
Last recorded122,278 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 YZX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 122,278 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 118,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 113,888 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 113,888 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 104,258 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 104,258 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 97,606 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 17 Sep 2020 93,423 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,481 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 83,978 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit and cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,716 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 63,651 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2016 59,398 miles

engine cover /under tray

Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 56,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MT12 YZX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT12 YZX, 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 MT12 YZX registered?

MT12 YZX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is MT12 YZX safe to buy?

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