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A17 PXM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

56,429 mi
Last recorded56,429 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PXM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 56,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn. 225/50/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 52,798 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 52,798 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 49,118 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 45,745 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 41,997 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 40,166 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 38,318 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 33,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 28,186 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 25,102 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 19,415 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 11,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2015 10,548 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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A17 PXM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A17 PXM, 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 A17 PXM registered?

A17 PXM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is A17 PXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 PXM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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