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AL51 DLE

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,116 mi
Last recorded121,116 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 DLE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 121,116 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 116,082 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 111,379 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 107,231 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 104,141 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 101,118 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 97,797 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 83,818 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 66,494 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,638 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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AL51 DLE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AL51 DLE, 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 AL51 DLE?

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What year was AL51 DLE registered?

AL51 DLE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is AL51 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL51 DLE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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