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A12 GYE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,507 mi
Last recorded78,507 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 GYE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 78,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto Trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 71,250 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto Trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 64,972 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 58,351 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 52,841 miles

front and rear pad sensor wires incorrectly fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2019 48,074 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))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 48,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 11 Jul 2018 41,796 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 35,667 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 29,272 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,258 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in n/s/f tyre inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2015 22,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in n/s/f tyre inner edge

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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A12 GYE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A12 GYE, 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 A12 GYE registered?

A12 GYE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is A12 GYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 GYE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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