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252 EWC

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,995 mi
Last recorded80,995 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration252 EWC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 80,995 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 79,120 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 76,382 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 76,372 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 74,108 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Sill Corrosion, Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 70,965 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 67,796 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 66,185 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 63,128 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 57,729 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 51,536 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,468 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 43,497 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 43,339 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,185 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 35,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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252 EWC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 252 EWC, 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 252 EWC registered?

252 EWC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is 252 EWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 252 EWC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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