BMW 3 SERIES YA12AEL has 13 MOTs

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This 2012 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 1 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 70,248 miles 9 months ago on Saturday 22nd November 2025 at 09:53.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Saturday 21st November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

YA12AEL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 202670,248 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED22ND NOVEMBER 202570,248 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 202412TH SEPTEMBER 202564,892 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20238TH SEPTEMBER 202459,262 MI
PASSED31ST AUGUST 20228TH SEPTEMBER 202353,482 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20218TH SEPTEMBER 202246,806 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 20208TH SEPTEMBER 202140,325 MI
PASSED10TH JUNE 202029TH JUNE 202139,926 MI
PASSED24TH JUNE 201929TH JUNE 202036,362 MI
PASSED25TH JUNE 201829TH JUNE 201933,298 MI
PASSED24TH JUNE 201729TH JUNE 201828,543 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Edge (4.1.e.1)
PASSED25TH JUNE 201629TH JUNE 201724,110 MI
PASSED27TH JUNE 201529TH JUNE 201620,621 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YA12AEL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 92% | MOT Failure Rate: 8%

YA12AEL MOT Comments

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YA12AEL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 70,248 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,404 miles

YA12AEL FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration YA12AEL was manufactured on Friday 29th June 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 70,248 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 5,404 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 13 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 1 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YA12AEL has a 92% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 14 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 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 1 year on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does YA12AEL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 22nd August 2026 YA12AEL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YA12AEL Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 22nd August 2026 YA12AEL does have Tax. Read more

When does YA12AEL Tax expire?

The current Tax for YA12AEL will expire in 1 year on Wednesday 1st September 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 YA12AEL MOT expire?

The current MOT for YA12AEL will expire in 3 months on Saturday 21st November 2026. Read more

When did YA12AEL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YA12AEL was on Saturday 22nd November 2025 at 09:53. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YA12AEL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 13 MOTs on record for YA12AEL we can see 12 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 YA12AEL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 13 MOTs on record for YA12AEL we can see 1 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 92% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YA12AEL?

YA12AEL is registered as a 2012 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has YA12AEL done?

The odometer reading for YA12AEL at the last MOT in November 2025 was 70,248 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 5,404 miles per year. Read more

How old is YA12AEL?

The vehicle YA12AEL was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 29th June 2012. Read more

What colour is YA12AEL?

The official colour of YA12AEL is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does YA12AEL have?

YA12AEL has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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