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W3 ECA

2012 BMW 320

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,646 mi
Last recorded112,646 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 32070,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 ECA
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 112,646 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 100,444 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 82,743 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 59,524 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 78,892 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))

under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 15 May 2019 78,892 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))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 70,300 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 62,940 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 56,214 miles

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

under tray fitted engine cover fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 56,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under tray fitted engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,660 miles

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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W3 ECA is a 2012 BMW 320 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W3 ECA registered?

W3 ECA is a 2012 BMW 320, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is W3 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W3 ECA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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