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AH02 UTB

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,176 mi
Last recorded49,176 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH02 UTB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 49,176 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 49,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 41,159 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 36,466 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 30,654 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 24,852 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 19,269 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in centre of window (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 18,732 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 18,018 miles

both front tyres sidewalls cracking /perishing

undertrays fitted obscuring some componts

Pass 21 Nov 2017 17,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 16,262 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 15,019 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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AH02 UTB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AH02 UTB, 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 AH02 UTB registered?

AH02 UTB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is AH02 UTB safe to buy?

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