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K12 YXX

2026 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,946 mi
Last recorded147,946 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 YXX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2026
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 147,946 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 147,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 141,249 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 141,249 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2023 132,476 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel welded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jan 2023 132,476 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear wheel welded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 125,062 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 117,382 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 117,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 98,028 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 90,849 miles

Oil leak rear diff ()

both front wheels out of shape

both rear bumpstops deteriorated

nearside rear road wheel has had a weld repair

Fail 9 May 2018 90,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked & had previous crack welded up (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak rear diff ()

both front wheels out of shape

both rear bumpstops deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2017 67,102 miles

both front wheels out of shape

offside rear bumpstop deteriorated

oil seepage from rear diff

Pass 11 May 2016 44,238 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 21,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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K12 YXX is a 2026 BMW 3 Series in Grey. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K12 YXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 0 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K12 YXX registered?

K12 YXX is a 2026 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 April 2026.

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