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A2 BXD

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,550 mi
Last recorded39,550 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 BXD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 39,550 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 39,543 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 38,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 37,631 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 36,193 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 33,801 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 31,428 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 29,801 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 28,244 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 26,555 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 24,727 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 24,728 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2016 22,495 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 18,857 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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A2 BXD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A2 BXD, 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 A2 BXD registered?

A2 BXD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is A2 BXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 BXD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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