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92 PFM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,457 mi
Last recorded37,457 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration92 PFM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 37,457 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 35,961 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 34,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 32,514 miles

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Apr 2022 31,169 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 29,714 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 28,972 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 27,324 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 24,629 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 21,138 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 16,483 miles

NSR tyre punctured

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder of (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder of (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2016 16,483 miles

NSR tyre punctured

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder of (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder of (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 13,667 miles

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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92 PFM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 92 PFM, 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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92 PFM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is 92 PFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 92 PFM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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