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AB11 RAZ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,778 mi
Last recorded185,778 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB11 RAZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 185,778 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 175,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 162,406 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 150,667 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 137,439 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 129,073 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 117,921 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 117,918 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 97,233 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 79,950 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 65,956 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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AB11 RAZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AB11 RAZ, 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 AB11 RAZ registered?

AB11 RAZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 2012.

Is AB11 RAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB11 RAZ shows 11 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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