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18 HU

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,510 mi
Last recorded61,510 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 HU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 61,510 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 48,170 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 47,022 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))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 44,938 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 42,417 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 38,297 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 34,054 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 32,485 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 28,942 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 22,883 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Front both tyes are worn on the edges

Pass 13 Jun 2016 15,841 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 13,125 miles

cut in o/s/f not showing cord

nail in n/s/f o/s/r tyres

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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18 HU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 3,999cc petrol 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 18 HU, 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

How do I check the history of 18 HU?

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What year was 18 HU registered?

18 HU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is 18 HU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 HU 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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