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9789 RK

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,700 mi
Last recorded52,700 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9789 RK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 52,700 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 50,795 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 50,771 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 49,080 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 47,637 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 45,822 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 44,107 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 39,388 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 33,656 miles

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 2 Nov 2017 30,378 miles

engine cover/undertray

Pass 17 Nov 2016 24,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 25 Nov 2015 18,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

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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9789 RK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 9789 RK, 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 9789 RK registered?

9789 RK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is 9789 RK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9789 RK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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