BMW 3 SERIES YF12NAE has 15 MOTs

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This 2012 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 78,516 miles 2 months ago on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 14:11.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Thursday 25th March 2027.

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

YF12NAE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH MARCH 202778,516 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED26TH MARCH 202525TH MARCH 202673,449 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED26TH MARCH 202573,445 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH MARCH 202411TH MARCH 202570,582 MI
PASSED25TH APRIL 202225TH APRIL 202368,734 MI
PASSED26TH APRIL 202125TH APRIL 202262,177 MI
PASSED10TH JUNE 202018TH JUNE 202159,949 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Pads Wearing Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
FAILED9TH JUNE 202059,948 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Pads Wearing Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Seat Belt Not Functioning As Intended (7.1.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
PASSED10TH JUNE 201918TH JUNE 202056,446 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
PASSED12TH JUNE 201818TH JUNE 201948,079 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt All Rear Seats
  2. ADVISORY - Covers Fitted Obscuring Testable Items
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Slight Lift /play Noted In Steering Rack With Engine Off
FAILED10TH JUNE 201848,017 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim So That Beam "kick Up" Is Not Visible On The Screen Kick Off To Right Not To Left (4.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt All Rear Seats
  6. ADVISORY - Covers Fitted Obscuring Testable Items
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Slight Lift /play Noted In Steering Rack With Engine Off
PASSED19TH JUNE 201718TH JUNE 201839,771 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Road Wheel Slightly Damaged Both (4.2.a.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides Front Lower Arms Inner Bushes [movement Becoming Excessive] (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
FAILED16TH JUNE 201739,771 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Road Wheel Slightly Damaged Both (4.2.a.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides Front Lower Arms Inner Bushes [movement Becoming Excessive] (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Tyre Worn On Outer Edge (4.1.d.1b)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Badly Worn On Inner Edge [close To Cords]
  7. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
PASSED15TH JUNE 201614TH JUNE 201732,222 MI
PASSED16TH JULY 201515TH JULY 201624,815 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YF12NAE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

YF12NAE MOT Comments

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YF12NAE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 78,516 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,608 miles

YF12NAE FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration YF12NAE was manufactured on Monday 18th June 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 78,516 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 5,608 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 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 YF12NAE has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 36 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 4 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 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does YF12NAE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 YF12NAE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YF12NAE Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 YF12NAE does have Tax. Read more

When does YF12NAE Tax expire?

The current Tax for YF12NAE will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 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 YF12NAE MOT expire?

The current MOT for YF12NAE will expire in 10 months on Thursday 25th March 2027. Read more

When did YF12NAE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YF12NAE was on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 14:11. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YF12NAE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for YF12NAE 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 YF12NAE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for YF12NAE we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YF12NAE?

YF12NAE is registered as a 2012 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has YF12NAE done?

The odometer reading for YF12NAE at the last MOT in March 2026 was 78,516 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 5,608 miles per year. Read more

How old is YF12NAE?

The vehicle YF12NAE 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 YF12NAE?

The official colour of YF12NAE is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does YF12NAE have?

YF12NAE has a 2.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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