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MT61 YTC

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,341 mi
Last recorded151,341 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 151,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 148,589 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 143,484 miles

Offside Front exhaust flexi section on dpf deterated

undertrays fitted covering testable items

Fail 7 Dec 2023 143,256 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working angel eye position/side lamp in-operative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front exhaust flexi section on dpf deterated

undertrays fitted covering testable items

Pass 21 Dec 2022 129,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 115,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust rings forming (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust rings forming (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 114,639 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 101,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 92,922 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 73,634 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 54,263 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2016 33,467 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low outer edge close to ply/cords showing

Rear both tyres worn close to the limit

Pass 29 Dec 2015 13,898 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 10,887 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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MT61 YTC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YTC, 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 YTC registered?

MT61 YTC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is MT61 YTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT61 YTC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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