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A8 VBM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,516 mi
Last recorded74,516 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VBM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 74,516 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 71,357 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 67,289 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 63,374 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 59,327 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 56,268 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 49,311 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 43,475 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 34,905 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,845 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,787 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 24,747 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 VBM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

A8 VBM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is A8 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 VBM shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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