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A12 MVC

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,856 mi
Last recorded56,856 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 MVC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 56,856 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 53,114 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 49,391 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 47,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 36,739 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 27,638 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 25,638 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 23,955 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Feb 2018 21,704 miles

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 30 Jan 2017 20,110 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 17,956 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,993 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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A12 MVC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A12 MVC, 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 A12 MVC registered?

A12 MVC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is A12 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 MVC shows 12 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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