BMW 3 SERIES YF12KFW 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 120,508 miles 2 months ago on Monday 23rd February 2026 at 14:52.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Monday 22nd February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

YF12KFW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 2027120,508 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED19TH FEBRUARY 2026120,438 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  9. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED31ST JANUARY 20257TH FEBRUARY 2026109,761 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 20247TH FEBRUARY 2025101,659 MI
FAILED25TH JANUARY 2024101,522 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 202331ST JANUARY 202493,341 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  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))
  4. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED1ST FEBRUARY 202393,341 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED8TH JANUARY 20227TH JANUARY 202384,088 MI
FAILED7TH JANUARY 202284,076 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm [run Flat] (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 202025TH DECEMBER 202177,238 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED26TH JUNE 201925TH DECEMBER 202068,610 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre
FAILED26TH JUNE 201968,610 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre
FAILED21ST JUNE 201968,602 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED22ND JUNE 201824TH JUNE 201960,976 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has Worn Inner And Outer Edge
PASSED23RD JUNE 201724TH JUNE 201855,371 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  2. ADVISORY - Near Side Rear And Off Side Rear Brake Discs Lipped
PASSED23RD JUNE 201624TH JUNE 201750,366 MI
FAILED22ND JUNE 201650,362 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Arm Leaking Oil (2.4.g.2)
PASSED25TH JUNE 201524TH JUNE 201646,465 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YF12KFW Passed/Failed

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

YF12KFW MOT Comments

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YF12KFW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 120,508 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,608 miles

YF12KFW FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration YF12KFW was manufactured on Monday 18th 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 120,508 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 8,608 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 YF12KFW has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 23 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 6 Major, 6 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 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does YF12KFW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 28th April 2026 YF12KFW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YF12KFW Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 28th April 2026 YF12KFW does have Tax. Read more

When does YF12KFW Tax expire?

The current Tax for YF12KFW will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 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 YF12KFW MOT expire?

The current MOT for YF12KFW will expire in 10 months on Monday 22nd February 2027. Read more

When did YF12KFW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YF12KFW was on Monday 23rd February 2026 at 14:52. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YF12KFW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for YF12KFW 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 YF12KFW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for YF12KFW 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 YF12KFW?

YF12KFW is registered as a 2012 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has YF12KFW done?

The odometer reading for YF12KFW at the last MOT in February 2026 was 120,508 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 8,608 miles per year. Read more

How old is YF12KFW?

The vehicle YF12KFW was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Monday 18th June 2012. Read more

What colour is YF12KFW?

The official colour of YF12KFW is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does YF12KFW have?

YF12KFW has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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