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A26 ANW

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,465 mi
Last recorded111,465 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 ANW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 111,465 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inside edges also low tread inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2026 111,465 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inside edges also low tread inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 108,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 104,349 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 95,643 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 89,243 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 83,074 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 83,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 82,621 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 81,120 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 74,311 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 69,807 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted toengine and underbody

Fail 3 Oct 2017 69,622 miles

front brake application uneven rise and fall (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted toengine and underbody

Pass 16 Nov 2016 58,720 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 41,785 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 41,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A26 ANW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A26 ANW, 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 A26 ANW registered?

A26 ANW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is A26 ANW safe to buy?

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