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A5 RNB

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,652 mi
Last recorded52,652 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RNB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 52,652 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 50,394 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Aug 2024 50,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2023 48,007 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 46,089 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 42,830 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 14 Aug 2020 40,406 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Fail 14 Aug 2020 40,390 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycomb or similar background effect (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycomb or similar background effect (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 18 Aug 2019 37,909 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 32,900 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in treads

Offside Front tyre cracking in treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Fail 19 Jun 2018 32,900 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking in treads

Offside Front tyre cracking in treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 28 Jun 2017 28,506 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 25,299 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 21,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RNB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A5 RNB, 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 RNB registered?

A5 RNB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is A5 RNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 RNB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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