BMW 3 SERIES YB12ZVJ has 16 MOTs

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This 2012 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 118,036 miles 4 months ago on Monday 2nd February 2026 at 17:28.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

YB12ZVJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 2027118,036 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Parking (secondary Brake) Grabbing Slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Parking (secondary Brake) Grabbing Slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED2ND FEBRUARY 2026118,036 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Parking (secondary Brake) Grabbing Slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Parking (secondary Brake) Grabbing Slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  6. PRS - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 202427TH OCTOBER 2025103,686 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 202327TH OCTOBER 202496,784 MI
FAILED26TH OCTOBER 202396,784 MI
 
  1. PRS - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 202227TH OCTOBER 202392,673 MI
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 20224TH FEBRUARY 202388,534 MI
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 20213RD FEBRUARY 202280,696 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED29TH JANUARY 202180,605 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MINOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Not Tested (4.1.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  7. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Inscription Illegible (0.1 (b))
PASSED29TH JANUARY 202029TH JANUARY 202175,133 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted
PASSED30TH JANUARY 201929TH JANUARY 202069,389 MI
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 20172ND OCTOBER 201856,530 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 201756,524 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. FAIL - Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Both (4.1.e.1)
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20162ND OCTOBER 201743,571 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner And Outer Edge
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Valve Perishing
PASSED8TH JANUARY 201622ND JANUARY 201735,639 MI
PASSED23RD JANUARY 201522ND JANUARY 201623,062 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YB12ZVJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

YB12ZVJ MOT Comments

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YB12ZVJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 118,036 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,431 miles

YB12ZVJ FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration YB12ZVJ was manufactured on Friday 29th June 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 118,036 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 8,431 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YB12ZVJ has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 19 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 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 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does YB12ZVJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 31st May 2026 YB12ZVJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YB12ZVJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 31st May 2026 YB12ZVJ does have Tax. Read more

When does YB12ZVJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for YB12ZVJ will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. 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 YB12ZVJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for YB12ZVJ will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027. Read more

When did YB12ZVJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YB12ZVJ was on Monday 2nd February 2026 at 17:28. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YB12ZVJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for YB12ZVJ 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 YB12ZVJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for YB12ZVJ we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YB12ZVJ?

YB12ZVJ is registered as a 2012 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has YB12ZVJ done?

The odometer reading for YB12ZVJ at the last MOT in February 2026 was 118,036 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 8,431 miles per year. Read more

How old is YB12ZVJ?

The vehicle YB12ZVJ 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 YB12ZVJ?

The official colour of YB12ZVJ is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does YB12ZVJ have?

YB12ZVJ has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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