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MU11 YSU

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,535 mi
Last recorded126,535 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU11 YSU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 126,535 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 115,848 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 106,457 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 97,336 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 88,297 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 75,281 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 64,735 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 55,294 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 55,294 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 43,779 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,511 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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MU11 YSU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MU11 YSU, 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 MU11 YSU registered?

MU11 YSU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is MU11 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU11 YSU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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