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MT61 YLS

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,362 mi
Last recorded91,362 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 YLS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 91,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 90,792 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 88,375 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 87,019 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 85,833 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 85,833 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 84,104 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 81,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 81,186 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 64,307 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,714 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,841 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,511 miles

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

Offside Front 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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MT61 YLS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MT61 YLS, 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 MT61 YLS registered?

MT61 YLS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is MT61 YLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT61 YLS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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