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704 GWD

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,452 mi
Last recorded22,452 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration704 GWD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2022 22,452 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 20,868 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 20,131 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 18,629 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 16,168 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s, raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 14,677 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 12,695 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 11,702 miles

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

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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704 GWD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 704 GWD, 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 704 GWD registered?

704 GWD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is 704 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 704 GWD shows 8 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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