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MY12 THU

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,684 mi
Last recorded61,684 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY12 THU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 61,684 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 56,760 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 52,868 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

Pass 23 Mar 2023 48,460 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 43,726 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 39,144 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 38,629 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 37,126 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 32,068 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 28,900 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 24,750 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,722 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 21,609 miles

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

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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MY12 THU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MY12 THU, 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 MY12 THU registered?

MY12 THU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is MY12 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY12 THU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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