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A23 WCK

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,540 mi
Last recorded99,540 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 WCK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 99,540 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 82,433 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 66,356 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 64,312 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 61,133 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 57,927 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 54,017 miles

nearside rear tyre showing slight wear

Pass 15 Jan 2019 45,549 miles

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

low emitter on diesel emissions test

Pass 2 Feb 2018 39,311 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 27,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 May 2016 23,632 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 20,649 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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A23 WCK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A23 WCK, 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 A23 WCK registered?

A23 WCK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is A23 WCK safe to buy?

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