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AG54 MMM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,315 mi
Last recorded84,315 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG54 MMM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 84,315 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 74,050 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 68,880 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 63,297 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 56,975 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low only just meets requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 56,975 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low only just meets requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 48,985 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 48,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,250 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 41,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 33,045 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2016 23,604 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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AG54 MMM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 3,999cc petrol 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 AG54 MMM, 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 AG54 MMM registered?

AG54 MMM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is AG54 MMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG54 MMM 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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