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A7 LUY

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,468 mi
Last recorded88,468 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 LUY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 88,468 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 75,408 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 62,950 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2023 50,970 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 36,015 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 34,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 34,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 30,855 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 27,655 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 23,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged O/S/R Tyre Valve Starting To Perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 20,669 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 15,834 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 15,607 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 12,649 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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A7 LUY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A7 LUY, 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 A7 LUY registered?

A7 LUY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is A7 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 LUY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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