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A1 SFY

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,305 mi
Last recorded37,305 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 SFY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 37,305 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 36,741 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 36,424 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 36,168 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 35,377 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 33,520 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 31,484 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 47,903 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 47,903 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 25,282 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 25,279 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 21,299 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (both ) 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 18,173 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 14,838 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres heavily cracked inbetween treads but not deep to cords

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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A1 SFY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A1 SFY, 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

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What year was A1 SFY registered?

A1 SFY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is A1 SFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 SFY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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