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MIB 391

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,598 mi
Last recorded40,598 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIB 391
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 40,598 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 36,888 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 33,690 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 30,668 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 27,068 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 27,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 23,669 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 21,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 17,559 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 17,536 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 14,751 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 11,920 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 9,611 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 9,611 miles

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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MIB 391 is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MIB 391, 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

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What year was MIB 391 registered?

MIB 391 is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is MIB 391 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIB 391 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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