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4017 FH

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,091 mi
Last recorded50,091 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4017 FH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 50,091 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 49,358 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 46,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 43,966 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 41,132 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Feb 2022 41,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 37,877 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Feb 2021 37,877 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 35,832 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 31,044 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 29,665 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 27,454 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 27,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 19,864 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 15,700 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges\front tyres wearing on edges and slight damage to osf tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Feb 2015 15,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges\front tyres wearing on edges and slight damage to osf tyre sidewall

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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4017 FH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 4017 FH, 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 4017 FH registered?

4017 FH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is 4017 FH safe to buy?

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