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MU11 YWA

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,339 mi
Last recorded65,339 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU11 YWA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 65,339 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 60,329 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 55,693 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 55,519 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 55,519 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 53,935 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 52,237 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 50,413 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Mar 2019 47,268 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,809 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Apr 2017 40,876 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,230 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,502 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YWA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YWA, 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 YWA registered?

MU11 YWA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is MU11 YWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU11 YWA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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