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A20 NGU

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,825 mi
Last recorded118,825 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 NGU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 118,825 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 112,703 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 108,587 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 98,572 miles

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Both sides needed adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 98,561 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Both sides needed adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 86,622 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 86,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2021 75,191 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 72,559 miles

Window screen has slight damage in zone A bit not more than 10mm

Pass 2 Apr 2019 66,126 miles

Window screen has damage to zone A but not more than 10mm

Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,390 miles

Both rear tyres getting near to limits 2-3mm on tread

Service due display showing since march 2018

Window screen damaged in zone A but not more than 10mm

Pass 1 Apr 2017 52,722 miles

Windowscreen has damaged in Zone A not more than 10mm

Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,715 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

both rear tyres just 2 mm

Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,622 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NGU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 A20 NGU, 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 NGU registered?

A20 NGU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is A20 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 NGU 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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