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AM12 MCL

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,706 mi
Last recorded84,706 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM12 MCL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 84,706 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn badly on outer edge of tyre and splits all around (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front abs sensor not attached in bracket and bracket catching on anti roll bar drop link

Pass 8 Jan 2025 74,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner road wheel has been weld repaired to a high standard

Pass 21 Feb 2024 66,035 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 66,035 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 60,176 miles

Offside Rear wheel inner rim been welded

Fail 22 Feb 2023 60,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel inner rim been welded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 59,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 55,470 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 51,418 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 44,778 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 44,741 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing void of tread on edge with cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 34,847 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 34,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & cut on edge very close to cord advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Sep 2018 34,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed & worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & cut on edge very close to cord advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 33,481 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 33,481 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,586 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,544 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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AM12 MCL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM12 MCL, 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 AM12 MCL registered?

AM12 MCL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AM12 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM12 MCL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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