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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T12 YYAMOT history

T12 YYA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 129,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
129,084 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 YYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 YYA was last recorded at 129,084 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 3,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
125,251 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,833 miles
Average per year
7,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,084 miles
  • 2024 – 125,251 miles
  • 2023 – 121,193 miles
  • 2022 – 115,239 miles
  • 2021 – 110,736 miles
  • 2020 – 106,378 miles
  • 2019 – 92,378 miles
  • 2018 – 76,188 miles
  • 2017 – 69,007 miles
  • 2016 – 68,429 miles
  • 2015 – 51,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,084 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    129,084 miles
    Test number
    585839514033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail129,084 miles (+3,833)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,084 miles
    Test number
    481603484448
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass125,251 miles (+4,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    125,251 miles
    Test number
    648137044212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Pass121,193 miles (+5,954)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    121,193 miles
    Test number
    962371325455
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass115,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,239 miles
    Test number
    516867142893
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail115,239 miles (+4,503)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,239 miles
    Test number
    676501812369
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass110,736 miles (+4,358)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,736 miles
    Test number
    153329627479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,378 miles (+14,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,378 miles
    Test number
    642890625462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass92,378 miles (+16,190)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,378 miles
    Test number
    417385243399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel damaged and not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass76,188 miles (+7,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,188 miles
    Test number
    684998971120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose DAMAGED (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass69,007 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,007 miles
    Test number
    659448252232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,429 miles (+16,518)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,429 miles
    Test number
    250912006214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,911 miles
    Test number
    461644037623
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T12 YYA

Does T12 YYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 YYA is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T12 YYA?
The MOT on T12 YYA is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 YYA done?
T12 YYA was recorded at 129,084 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 7,716 miles a year.
Has T12 YYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 YYA has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T12 YYA 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 T12 YYA find?
T12 YYA passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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