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MIL 7747

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

188,982 mi
Last recorded188,982 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 7747
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 188,982 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 176,452 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 156,969 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s rear tyres near wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 133,761 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 109,791 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 106,110 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 102,785 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 98,897 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 94,544 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 94,544 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 90,490 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 85,801 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2014 80,886 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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MIL 7747 is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MIL 7747, 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 MIL 7747 registered?

MIL 7747 is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is MIL 7747 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 7747 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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