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AL11 NTY

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,919 mi
Last recorded109,919 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL11 NTY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 109,919 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 103,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 94,701 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 94,701 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 85,923 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 76,994 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 71,959 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 63,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2018 56,685 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 49,712 miles

Nearside Front tyre small cuts in nearside front outer sidewall but not to cords

Pass 21 Nov 2016 42,973 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2015 32,287 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 21,805 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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AL11 NTY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AL11 NTY, 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 AL11 NTY registered?

AL11 NTY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AL11 NTY safe to buy?

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