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484 CBT

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

178,663 mi
Last recorded178,663 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration484 CBT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 178,663 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 170,598 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 163,009 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 155,171 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 148,391 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 142,264 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 135,783 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 128,400 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 119,058 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 109,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 81,858 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 81,858 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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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484 CBT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 484 CBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 484 CBT?

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What year was 484 CBT registered?

484 CBT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is 484 CBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 484 CBT 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.

Does 484 CBT have outstanding finance?

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