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9856 PH

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,316 mi
Last recorded115,316 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9856 PH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 115,316 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 112,042 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 112,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 106,228 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 101,942 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 101,492 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working has a fault (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced has a fault (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 98,301 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 98,300 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 94,261 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 85,076 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 85,076 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 75,777 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,901 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 52,930 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,202 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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9856 PH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 9856 PH, 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 9856 PH registered?

9856 PH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is 9856 PH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9856 PH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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