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269 SMM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,418 mi
Last recorded189,418 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration269 SMM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 189,418 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 24 Feb 2025 184,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 178,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 173,421 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 159,009 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 149,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted floor

Pass 8 Feb 2020 142,431 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 133,130 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 123,549 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 106,495 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 81,883 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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269 SMM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 269 SMM, 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 269 SMM registered?

269 SMM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is 269 SMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 269 SMM shows 11 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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