BMW 3 SERIES YF12KBX has 18 MOTs

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This 2012 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 130,432 miles 9 months ago on Friday 8th August 2025 at 09:37.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 18th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Saturday 1st August 2026.

YF12KBX MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED18TH AUGUST 2026130,432 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED8TH AUGUST 2025130,432 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH AUGUST 202418TH AUGUST 2025115,055 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED8TH AUGUST 2024115,053 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED17TH AUGUST 202318TH AUGUST 2024105,182 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED9TH AUGUST 2023104,494 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH JULY 202218TH AUGUST 202393,976 MI
PASSED16TH AUGUST 202118TH AUGUST 202288,720 MI
PASSED19TH AUGUST 202018TH AUGUST 202186,113 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  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))
FAILED19TH AUGUST 202086,113 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20199TH AUGUST 202069,687 MI
FAILED2ND AUGUST 201969,687 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20189TH AUGUST 201947,337 MI
FAILED10TH AUGUST 201847,337 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20178TH AUGUST 201839,590 MI
PASSED13TH JUNE 201615TH JUNE 201731,440 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED13TH JUNE 201631,440 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED4TH JUNE 201515TH JUNE 201624,069 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YF12KBX Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

YF12KBX MOT Comments

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YF12KBX Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 130,432 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,033 miles

YF12KBX FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration YF12KBX was manufactured on Friday 15th 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 130,432 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 10,033 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 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 YF12KBX has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 27 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 6 Major, 1 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 3 months on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does YF12KBX have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 2nd May 2026 YF12KBX does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YF12KBX Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 2nd May 2026 YF12KBX does have Tax. Read more

When does YF12KBX Tax expire?

The current Tax for YF12KBX will expire in 3 months on Saturday 1st August 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 YF12KBX MOT expire?

The current MOT for YF12KBX will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 18th August 2026. Read more

When did YF12KBX have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YF12KBX was on Friday 8th August 2025 at 09:37. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YF12KBX Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for YF12KBX we can see 11 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 YF12KBX Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for YF12KBX we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YF12KBX?

YF12KBX is registered as a 2012 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has YF12KBX done?

The odometer reading for YF12KBX at the last MOT in August 2025 was 130,432 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 10,033 miles per year. Read more

How old is YF12KBX?

The vehicle YF12KBX was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 15th June 2012. Read more

What colour is YF12KBX?

The official colour of YF12KBX is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does YF12KBX have?

YF12KBX has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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