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A14 NKV

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,892 mi
Last recorded144,892 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 NKV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 144,892 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 140,943 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 136,467 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 124,571 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 114,352 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 103,901 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 99,779 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,290 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 81,844 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 70,857 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 70,843 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2016 59,949 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 50,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A14 NKV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A14 NKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A14 NKV?

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What year was A14 NKV registered?

A14 NKV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is A14 NKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 NKV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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