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MT61 YSW

2012 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,800 mi
Last recorded126,800 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 YSW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 126,800 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 126,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 119,536 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 119,536 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 112,688 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded,front to rear from flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 112,687 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded,front to rear from flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 105,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

full length undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 31 Dec 2021 101,832 miles

rear tyre close to limit

Pass 30 Dec 2020 93,363 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 88,033 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 88,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 81,285 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 74,529 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 69,968 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 65,866 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,693 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 60,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 YSW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Green 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 YSW, 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 YSW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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