BMW 3 SERIES YF12ZPY has 17 MOTs

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This 2012 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 119,797 miles 7 months ago on Monday 20th October 2025 at 14:09.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 27th October 2026.

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

YF12ZPY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 2026119,797 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Rear Silencer Joining Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED20TH OCTOBER 2025119,797 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Rear Silencer Joining Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Inscription Illegible (0.1 (b))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 202427TH OCTOBER 2025109,641 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED21ST OCTOBER 2024109,639 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Inscription Illegible (0.1 (b))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Central Front Lower Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flex Joint (6.1.2 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 202320TH OCTOBER 202496,463 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 202220TH OCTOBER 202387,330 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Column Has Slight Play Detected At Steering Wheel
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED21ST OCTOBER 202287,330 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Column Has Slight Play Detected At Steering Wheel
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED1ST JULY 202130TH JUNE 202276,963 MI
FAILED25TH JUNE 202176,849 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED21ST MAY 202176,117 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED29TH MAY 202028TH MAY 202164,249 MI
PASSED4TH JULY 20195TH JULY 202062,867 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))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED6TH JULY 20185TH JULY 201958,249 MI
PASSED19TH JUNE 201720TH JUNE 201851,321 MI
FAILED19TH JUNE 201751,321 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Wheel Bolt(s) Missing (4.2.a.1e)
PASSED20TH JUNE 201620TH JUNE 201745,376 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED16TH JUNE 201520TH JUNE 201634,689 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YF12ZPY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

YF12ZPY MOT Comments

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YF12ZPY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 119,797 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,215 miles

YF12ZPY FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration YF12ZPY was manufactured on Wednesday 20th June 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 119,797 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 9,215 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YF12ZPY has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 28 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 12 Major, 3 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 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does YF12ZPY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 YF12ZPY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YF12ZPY Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 YF12ZPY does have Tax. Read more

When does YF12ZPY Tax expire?

The current Tax for YF12ZPY 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 YF12ZPY MOT expire?

The current MOT for YF12ZPY will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 27th October 2026. Read more

When did YF12ZPY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YF12ZPY was on Monday 20th October 2025 at 14:09. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YF12ZPY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for YF12ZPY 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 YF12ZPY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for YF12ZPY we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YF12ZPY?

YF12ZPY is registered as a 2012 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has YF12ZPY done?

The odometer reading for YF12ZPY at the last MOT in October 2025 was 119,797 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 9,215 miles per year. Read more

How old is YF12ZPY?

The vehicle YF12ZPY was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 20th June 2012. Read more

What colour is YF12ZPY?

The official colour of YF12ZPY is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does YF12ZPY have?

YF12ZPY has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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