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AH12 SHM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests34 (25 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

131,531 mi
Last recorded131,531 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH12 SHM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 131,531 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 128,933 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2025 128,933 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2025 129,078 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 114,955 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 123,955 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 111,935 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 111,935 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 119,274 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 119,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 108,966 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 108,966 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 115,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 115,209 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake excessively fluctuating FRONT AND REAR (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 104,738 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 102,612 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 102,611 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 101,267 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 101,267 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 94,754 miles

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 94,751 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 96,259 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 88,283 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Front & Rear Discs Pitted / Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides At 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 87,244 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 88,649 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 77,440 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 77,440 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 77,429 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 80,998 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 71,026 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 71,026 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 72,213 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 56,724 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,789 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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AH12 SHM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

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 AH12 SHM, 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 AH12 SHM registered?

AH12 SHM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AH12 SHM safe to buy?

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