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A20 CMR

2012 BMW 3 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,446 mi
Last recorded118,446 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 CMR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 118,446 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 118,446 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2024 115,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 115,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 113,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 111,995 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 110,842 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 110,842 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 107,389 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 100,059 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 92,561 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 91,232 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 69,153 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 69,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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A20 CMR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A20 CMR, 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 A20 CMR registered?

A20 CMR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is A20 CMR safe to buy?

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