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A21 PAP

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,989 mi
Last recorded146,989 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 PAP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 146,989 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 138,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 129,885 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 114,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls damaged and 3mm remainder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 114,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls damaged and 3mm remainder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 98,726 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2019 94,585 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 94,581 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 87,096 miles

4x tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2017 79,760 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 64,776 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,766 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 47,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A21 PAP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A21 PAP, 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 A21 PAP registered?

A21 PAP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is A21 PAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 PAP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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