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AA05 BEA

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,511 mi
Last recorded118,511 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 BEA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 118,511 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 118,511 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 111,874 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 102,310 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 98,958 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 95,222 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 91,053 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 91,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 85,166 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 77,248 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 75,012 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 55,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 55,801 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AA05 BEA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AA05 BEA, 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 AA05 BEA registered?

AA05 BEA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AA05 BEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA05 BEA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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