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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.

A12 YRM white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass166,816 miles
  • 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

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass156,488 miles (+11,944)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    156,488 miles
    Test number
    903643938515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,544 miles (+6,453)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    144,544 miles
    Test number
    674248517262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,091 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,091 miles
    Test number
    180709331156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass125,887 miles (+6,198)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,887 miles
    Test number
    351261940067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,689 miles (+21,655)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,689 miles
    Test number
    270326623799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. Pass67,881 miles (+21,223)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,881 miles
    Test number
    135301235018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,658 miles (+7,756)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,658 miles
    Test number
    860936114725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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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