2012 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · YL12 GOH
2012 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 73,565 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL12 GOH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2025
- 73,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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YL12 GOH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (YL12 GOH) between August 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
YL12 GOH Mileage History
- 22/08/202247,444 mi
- 04/09/202352,642 mi+5,198 mi
- 30/05/202456,110 mi+3,468 mi
- 20/05/202573,565 mi+17,455 mi
Average of roughly 9,521 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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