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A12 MVM

1997 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,010 mi
Last recorded122,010 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 3 Series110,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 MVM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 122,010 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 122,010 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 118,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 114,346 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

airbag light on

front wipers smeary

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2011 109,919 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 105,059 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 100,295 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 96,158 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 96,158 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 90,201 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 85,416 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 MVM is a 1997 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 110,506 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 MVM, 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 29 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 MVM registered?

A12 MVM is a 1997 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 1997.

Is A12 MVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 MVM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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