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25 FC

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,468 mi
Last recorded34,468 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration25 FC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 34,468 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 34,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 33,236 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 31,919 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 30,043 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 28,379 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 27,219 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 26,056 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 26,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 23,208 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 23,187 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 20,167 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 15,824 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 12,922 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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25 FC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 25 FC, 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 25 FC registered?

25 FC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is 25 FC safe to buy?

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