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LA12 WVO

2012 BMW 3

Blue Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,603 mi
Last recorded62,603 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 378,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 WVO
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 62,603 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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LA12 WVO is a 2012 BMW 3 in Blue with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 78,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA12 WVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LA12 WVO registered?

LA12 WVO is a 2012 BMW 3, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is LA12 WVO safe to buy?

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