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AB02 NDB

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,957 mi
Last recorded120,957 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 NDB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 120,957 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 120,920 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 116,765 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 110,876 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 104,404 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 98,048 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 91,407 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 84,839 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 76,392 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 72,241 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,554 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,725 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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AB02 NDB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AB02 NDB, 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 AB02 NDB registered?

AB02 NDB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AB02 NDB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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