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A26 CSR

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,134 mi
Last recorded91,134 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 CSR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 91,134 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 91,133 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 78,730 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2023 72,912 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2022 65,687 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 61,739 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 61,739 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 57,849 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 53,919 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 48,829 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 42,455 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 13 Sep 2017 42,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Sep 2016 36,432 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 36,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 30,019 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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A26 CSR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CSR, 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 A26 CSR registered?

A26 CSR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is A26 CSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 CSR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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