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AN54 YAR

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,433 mi
Last recorded54,433 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

RegistrationAN54 YAR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 54,433 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 52,325 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 50,409 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 50,224 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 46,853 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 46,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R18 Run-Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 42,862 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 40,720 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 40,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2019 36,527 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 31,891 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,034 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 20,527 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 14,828 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 14,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AN54 YAR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AN54 YAR, 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 AN54 YAR registered?

AN54 YAR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is AN54 YAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN54 YAR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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