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9832 DN

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,716 mi
Last recorded34,716 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9832 DN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 34,716 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2025 33,908 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2024 32,868 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2023 31,949 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2022 31,186 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2021 29,999 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 29,135 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 28,083 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 26,355 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 22,989 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 16,473 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 8,396 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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9832 DN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 9832 DN, 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 9832 DN registered?

9832 DN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is 9832 DN safe to buy?

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