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4476 UK

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,988 mi
Last recorded54,988 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4476 UK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 54,988 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 52,826 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 50,287 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 46,750 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 44,491 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 43,164 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 40,585 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 35,709 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 31,822 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 31,822 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 27,701 miles

Nearside Front tyre 0mm inner edge

Nearside Front tyre slight surface cracks inner edge

Offside Front tyre slight surface cracks inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 21,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low on inner edge close to ply/cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on inner edge close to ply/cords

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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4476 UK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 4476 UK, 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 4476 UK registered?

4476 UK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is 4476 UK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4476 UK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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