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1297 PH

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,580 mi
Last recorded96,580 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1297 PH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 96,580 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 90,967 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 85,357 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 77,816 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 69,719 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 62,219 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 55,901 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 49,964 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 43,872 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))

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Pass 3 Aug 2017 38,688 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 34,829 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,535 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 26,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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1297 PH 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 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 1297 PH, 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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What year was 1297 PH registered?

1297 PH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is 1297 PH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1297 PH 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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