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A27 MUN

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,229 mi
Last recorded111,229 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 MUN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 111,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 111,224 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 97,978 miles

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

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

small chip to windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2023 85,317 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 78,072 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 78,050 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective Breather pipe from engine into air intake broken (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 69,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also heavily worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 17 Sep 2021 69,123 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also heavily worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 10 Oct 2020 64,140 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts are on 2mm also very heavily worn on the outer edges close to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

handbrake efficiency just passed on 18%, pass limit is 16%

Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also heavily worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 23 Jul 2018 52,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

screen damage

Pass 19 Jul 2017 45,844 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 45,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 38,992 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2015 30,471 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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A27 MUN 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 A27 MUN, 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 A27 MUN registered?

A27 MUN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 May 2012.

Is A27 MUN safe to buy?

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