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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

YE12 CFAMOT history

YE12 CFA is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
109,727 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

YE12 CFA was last recorded at 109,727 miles on 26 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,727 miles · 22 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,727 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine breather pipe splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    109,727 miles
    Test number
    733358858370
    • AdvisoryEngine breather pipe split

  2. Fail109,727 miles (+7,953)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,727 miles
    Test number
    232561391345
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine breather pipe split

  3. Pass101,774 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    101,774 miles
    Test number
    489987529481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail101,774 miles (+9,090)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,774 miles
    Test number
    989660302692
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass92,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    92,684 miles
    Test number
    272991337973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail92,684 miles (+7,966)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,684 miles
    Test number
    636911600673
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,718 miles
    Test number
    141260490001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,718 miles (+8,934)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,718 miles
    Test number
    485444992793
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass75,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    75,784 miles
    Test number
    925349664583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,784 miles (+8,361)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,784 miles
    Test number
    233694645811
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass67,423 miles (+4,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    67,423 miles
    Test number
    507895061168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  12. Pass62,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    62,965 miles
    Test number
    614004280212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,965 miles (+11,626)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,965 miles
    Test number
    573486841505
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass51,339 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,339 miles
    Test number
    847660056576
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail51,339 miles (+10,033)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,339 miles
    Test number
    873587259794
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass41,306 miles (+7,870)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,306 miles
    Test number
    153076815259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,436 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,436 miles
    Test number
    823037405859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,988 miles (+8,118)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    26,988 miles
    Test number
    179115850476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    18,870 miles
    Test number
    247476805148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YE12 CFA

When is the MOT due on YE12 CFA?
The MOT on YE12 CFA is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YE12 CFA done?
YE12 CFA was recorded at 109,727 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 8,178 miles a year.
Has YE12 CFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YE12 CFA has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on YE12 CFA 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 YE12 CFA find?
YE12 CFA passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 advisory: engine breather pipe split.

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