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A8 UYO

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,059 mi
Last recorded87,059 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 UYO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 87,059 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 79,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 72,590 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 72,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 66,957 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 58,433 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 52,624 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 44,374 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 31,829 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 25,447 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 19,559 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 14,295 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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A8 UYO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol 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 A8 UYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 UYO registered?

A8 UYO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is A8 UYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 UYO 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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