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AL07 EEM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,028 mi
Last recorded104,028 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL07 EEM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 104,028 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 100,563 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 98,152 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 94,386 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 84,375 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 84,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 80,266 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 65,302 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 55,526 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 46,611 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 46,608 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 39,496 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,176 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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AL07 EEM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AL07 EEM, 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 AL07 EEM registered?

AL07 EEM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is AL07 EEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL07 EEM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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