MOT Status
ValidMileage
131,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight oil leak
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
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))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front both (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear jacking block missing
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of AH12 SHM?
You can check the full history of AH12 SHM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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?
The MOT history for AH12 SHM shows 34 tests with a 73.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AH12 SHM have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AH12 SHM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.