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234 ORL

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

76,424 mi
Last recorded76,424 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration234 ORL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 76,424 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 76,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 152,700 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 69,099 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 69,098 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 145,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 May 2024 145,939 miles

Offside Front Body component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 59,952 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 134,789 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 53,873 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 121,328 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 44,117 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 44,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 112,903 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 35,334 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 110,420 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 27,388 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 106,587 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 23,952 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 102,856 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 21,599 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 17,758 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 17,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front wipers smeering but clearing screen ok

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 26 May 2016 93,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 12,839 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 84,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2014 74,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr jacking point missing

o/s inner tie rod slight play

slight knocking noise from steering rack on lock to lock

Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R jacking pad missing

Fail 2 Apr 2013 60,097 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R jacking pad missing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 53,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,467 miles

Front No. plate cracked

N/S/F lower arm ball joint rubber cover split

Fail 22 Mar 2010 28,809 miles

Gaitor torn on N/S/F suspension arm, lower ball joint.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,809 miles

Gaitor torn on N/S/F suspension arm, lower ball joint.

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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234 ORL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 234 ORL, 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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234 ORL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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