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8996 WW

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,455 mi
Last recorded77,455 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8996 WW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 77,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 75,680 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2024 72,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 68,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 63,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 59,607 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 57,081 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 57,081 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 53,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 44,522 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,473 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 26,677 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 19,203 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 19,203 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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8996 WW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 77,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 8996 WW, 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 14 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 8996 WW registered?

8996 WW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is 8996 WW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8996 WW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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