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MRZ 3797

2012 BMW 320

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,808 mi
Last recorded176,808 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 32070,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 3797
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 176,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 176,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned damaged (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2025 163,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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MRZ 3797 is a 2012 BMW 320 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 70,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MRZ 3797 registered?

MRZ 3797 is a 2012 BMW 320, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is MRZ 3797 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRZ 3797 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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