
BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
A12 YRMMOT history
A12 YRM is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 166,816 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 166,816 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 12,723 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A12 YRM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A12 YRM was last recorded at 166,816 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 166,816 miles · 10 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 12,723 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,816 miles
- 2025 – 156,488 miles
- 2024 – 144,544 miles
- 2023 – 138,091 miles
- 2022 – 138,083 miles
- 2021 – 125,887 miles
- 2020 – 119,689 miles
- 2019 – 98,034 miles
- 2018 – 67,881 miles
- 2017 – 46,658 miles
- 2016 – 38,902 miles
- 2015 – 27,795 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge wearing lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 7 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,816 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 166,816 miles
- Test number
- 411241783041
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge wearing low
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail166,816 miles (+10,328)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,816 miles
- Test number
- 761592009966
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge wearing low
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass156,488 miles (+11,944)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 156,488 miles
- Test number
- 903643938515
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,544 miles (+6,453)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 144,544 miles
- Test number
- 674248517262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,091 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 138,091 miles
- Test number
- 180709331156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,090 miles (+7)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,090 miles
- Test number
- 843216780263
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Fail138,083 miles (+12,196)6 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,083 miles
- Test number
- 458628833520
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass125,887 miles (+6,198)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 125,887 miles
- Test number
- 351261940067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,689 miles (+21,655)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 119,689 miles
- Test number
- 270326623799
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,034 miles (+30,153)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 98,034 miles
- Test number
- 594912778433
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads, both sides of car. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,881 miles (+21,223)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 67,881 miles
- Test number
- 135301235018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,658 miles (+7,756)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 46,658 miles
- Test number
- 860936114725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,902 miles (+11,107)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 38,902 miles
- Test number
- 621200447855
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass27,795 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 27,795 miles
- Test number
- 909887995017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about A12 YRM
- Does A12 YRM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 YRM is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A12 YRM?
- The MOT on A12 YRM is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A12 YRM done?
- A12 YRM was recorded at 166,816 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 12,723 miles a year.
- Has A12 YRM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A12 YRM has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on A12 YRM ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on A12 YRM find?
- A12 YRM passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre inner edge wearing low; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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