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123 GA

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,267 mi
Last recorded142,267 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration123 GA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 142,267 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 128,449 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 116,269 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2022 105,977 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 98,693 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 91,474 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 81,097 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 68,800 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 57,085 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 43,983 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 30,827 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 20,109 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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123 GA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 123 GA, 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.

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How do I check the history of 123 GA?

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What year was 123 GA registered?

123 GA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is 123 GA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 123 GA shows 12 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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