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AH06 BMW

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,686 mi
Last recorded168,686 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH06 BMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 168,686 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various other rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 May 2026 168,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge..225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various other rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 May 2025 161,829 miles

Full set of undershields fitted limiting underside inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 148,507 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2023 133,244 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Aug 2023 133,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Covers not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2022 116,575 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Aug 2022 116,389 miles

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

Covers not allowing full inspection

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 101,907 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 88,554 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Aug 2020 88,299 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2019 68,133 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 52,732 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,948 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 39,995 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 29,700 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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AH06 BMW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AH06 BMW, 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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AH06 BMW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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