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MA12 TZM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,423 mi
Last recorded53,423 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 TZM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 53,423 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 48,977 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 43,759 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 38,805 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 38,653 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 32,516 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 29,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 24,098 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 24,098 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 19,928 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 15,193 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 9,559 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 6,155 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 TZM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MA12 TZM, 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 TZM registered?

MA12 TZM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is MA12 TZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA12 TZM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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