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YE61 SJO

2012 BMW 325

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,156 mi
Last recorded95,156 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 32561,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 SJO
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 95,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 90,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 86,930 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect + light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 82,091 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 82,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2022 78,023 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 75,449 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 72,515 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 72,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 61,877 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 52,557 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 46,330 miles

wear inner edge rear tyres

Pass 31 Dec 2015 38,507 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 28,656 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the BMW 325?

Based on 4,679 MOT tests across 604 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
4,833
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
604
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 27
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YE61 SJO is a 2012 BMW 325 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 61,571 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 325 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE61 SJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 325 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 325 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YE61 SJO?

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What year was YE61 SJO registered?

YE61 SJO is a 2012 BMW 325, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is YE61 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 SJO 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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