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MA12 TZH

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

190,792 mi
Last recorded190,792 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 TZH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 190,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 190,792 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 178,928 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 178,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 157,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 146,356 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 136,352 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 125,333 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,231 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Feathering on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Feathering on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Feathering on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Feathering on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 98,231 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Feathering on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Feathering on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Feathering on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Feathering on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,813 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 76,808 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,544 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,074 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,531 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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MA12 TZH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA12 TZH, 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

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What year was MA12 TZH registered?

MA12 TZH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is MA12 TZH safe to buy?

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