BMW 3 SERIES VN12YHE has 20 MOTs

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This 2012 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 142,866 miles 4 months ago on Thursday 12th February 2026 at 09:30.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Thursday 4th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

VN12YHE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH MARCH 2027142,866 MI
PASSED5TH MARCH 20254TH MARCH 2026137,605 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Very Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED28TH FEBRUARY 2025137,589 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Light Intensity Significantly Reduced (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Very Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 20241ST MARCH 2025131,790 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning Very Poor To See From Front Of Car But Can All Other Positions Therefore Benefit Given At This Time (4.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 20231ST MARCH 2024127,630 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 2023127,630 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND MARCH 20221ST MARCH 2023125,550 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED1ST MARCH 202128TH FEBRUARY 2022109,932 MI
FAILED1ST MARCH 2021109,932 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 202010TH FEBRUARY 202195,486 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED4TH FEBRUARY 202095,461 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 20193RD FEBRUARY 202080,535 MI
FAILED4TH FEBRUARY 201980,535 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20182ND FEBRUARY 201964,916 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Emissions Too Clean To Receive Print Out
  2. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 201864,891 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Emissions Too Clean To Receive Print Out
  4. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20172ND FEBRUARY 201850,259 MI
FAILED27TH JANUARY 201750,256 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Outer Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Side Wall (4.1.d.1a)
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 201615TH SEPTEMBER 201750,042 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Also Wearing On Edges (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Also Wearing On Edges (4.1.e.1)
PASSED17TH AUGUST 201516TH AUGUST 201642,777 MI
PASSED22ND JANUARY 201521ST JANUARY 201639,554 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VN12YHE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

VN12YHE MOT Comments

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VN12YHE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 142,866 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,205 miles

VN12YHE FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration VN12YHE was manufactured on Thursday 14th June 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 142,866 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 10,205 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VN12YHE has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 17 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 2 Major, 2 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does VN12YHE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 5th June 2026 VN12YHE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VN12YHE Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 5th June 2026 VN12YHE does have Tax. Read more

When does VN12YHE Tax expire?

The current Tax for VN12YHE will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VN12YHE MOT expire?

The current MOT for VN12YHE will expire in 9 months on Thursday 4th March 2027. Read more

When did VN12YHE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VN12YHE was on Thursday 12th February 2026 at 09:30. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VN12YHE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for VN12YHE we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VN12YHE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for VN12YHE we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VN12YHE?

VN12YHE is registered as a 2012 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has VN12YHE done?

The odometer reading for VN12YHE at the last MOT in February 2026 was 142,866 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,205 miles per year. Read more

How old is VN12YHE?

The vehicle VN12YHE was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 14th June 2012. Read more

What colour is VN12YHE?

The official colour of VN12YHE is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does VN12YHE have?

VN12YHE has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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