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A12 HUU

2001 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,277 mi
Last recorded143,277 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HUU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 143,277 miles

oil leak from the engine

Fail 28 Feb 2026 143,277 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

oil leak from the engine

Pass 15 Mar 2025 143,264 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 143,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 143,251 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 143,251 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 143,208 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 143,166 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 143,132 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2021 143,080 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 143,080 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 142,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 142,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 138,566 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 131,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 127,620 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 127,612 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 122,883 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 122,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 113,606 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 113,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake worning light on

rear discs worn

Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,564 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 48,816 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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A12 HUU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2001 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 95,548 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 A12 HUU, 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 25 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 HUU registered?

A12 HUU is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is A12 HUU safe to buy?

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