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A12 UAG

1997 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,931 mi
Last recorded168,931 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 3 Series110,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 UAG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 168,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under side rusty but not holed

Pass 19 Jun 2015 168,355 miles

rear boot floor rusty

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 123,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 122,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 122,600 miles

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

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

bonnet stays faulty

Fail 29 Nov 2011 122,543 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

bonnet stays faulty

Pass 24 Aug 2010 115,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s front tyre has scuffing on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2009 106,106 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 102,020 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 93,935 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 91,773 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 89,301 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 89,264 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 UAG is a 1997 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UAG, 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 UAG registered?

A12 UAG is a 1997 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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