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AM11 TXR

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,610 mi
Last recorded122,610 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM11 TXR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 122,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 116,111 miles

Offside Tyre slightly damaged both front and rear plus both wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2024 116,103 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged both front and rear plus both wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 104,420 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 93,574 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 81,958 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Parking brake only just met limit 18%

Pass 2 May 2019 69,158 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 56,772 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 46,375 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,565 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,320 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 26,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AM11 TXR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AM11 TXR, 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 AM11 TXR registered?

AM11 TXR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AM11 TXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM11 TXR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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