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A18 ECW

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,375 mi
Last recorded124,375 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 ECW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 124,375 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 124,375 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 115,526 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 109,149 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 101,590 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 101,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 92,551 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 92,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 84,351 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 74,601 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 65,298 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 65,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 55,760 miles

Emissions Too Clean To Test

Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,170 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 32,698 miles

both front tyres starting to show cracking in the treads

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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A18 ECW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 A18 ECW, 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 A18 ECW registered?

A18 ECW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is A18 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 ECW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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