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MT61 YSV

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,539 mi
Last recorded119,539 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 YSV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 119,539 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 115,058 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 11 Dec 2024 115,057 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Undertray likely to become detached under tray insecure. fixings broken off (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear road wheel noisy when rotated. brake disc/pads

engine cover fitted

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 12 Dec 2023 109,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel Noisy when rotated, brake shoes?

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 109,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possible bulb. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp insecure Pin/bolt Missing (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 badly worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel Noisy when rotated, brake shoes?

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 102,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel pipes

Fail 12 Dec 2022 102,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel pipes

Pass 23 Nov 2021 97,134 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 91,250 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 87,770 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 87,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 78,953 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 78,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 66,693 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 50,058 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 35,798 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 25,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front wiper blades smear/noise.

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 YSV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MT61 YSV, 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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MT61 YSV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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