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A5 GLA

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,276 mi
Last recorded88,276 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GLA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 88,276 miles

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2024 84,124 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 78,914 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 72,545 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,369 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 67,653 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 66,632 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 63,781 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 63,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 62,035 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,819 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,977 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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A5 GLA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A5 GLA, 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 A5 GLA registered?

A5 GLA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is A5 GLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 GLA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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