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A20 TUV

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,349 mi
Last recorded66,349 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 TUV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 66,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 60,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 53,760 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 50,779 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 47,586 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 47,563 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread split to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall has deep cuts but not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 45,234 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 45,234 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Dips too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 43,562 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 43,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 40,900 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 37,567 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,165 miles

Offside Front Inner split evident in sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 19,523 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 19,523 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 14,208 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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A20 TUV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TUV, 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 TUV registered?

A20 TUV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is A20 TUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 TUV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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