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AG51 LES

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,642 mi
Last recorded76,642 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 LES
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 76,642 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 76,640 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 72,899 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 68,844 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on edges

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 68,815 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on edges

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 56,949 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 56,922 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 50,063 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 50,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides. (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 39,093 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 39,093 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 27,863 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 24,526 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 24,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 20,301 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 5 Oct 2017 17,415 miles

both front tyres slightly cracked in treads

Pass 19 Sep 2016 13,120 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 8,834 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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AG51 LES is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AG51 LES, 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 AG51 LES registered?

AG51 LES is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is AG51 LES safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG51 LES shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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