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AHS 41N

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,313 mi
Last recorded102,313 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHS 41N
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 102,313 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 102,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 94,297 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 83,447 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 75,932 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 69,369 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 64,945 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 57,752 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 55,994 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 46,426 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 41,486 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge were also age cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge were also age cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

engine & under body covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2017 41,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge were also age cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge were also age cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

engine & under body covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 33,310 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 23,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AHS 41N is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AHS 41N, 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

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What year was AHS 41N registered?

AHS 41N is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is AHS 41N safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHS 41N shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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