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MA12 UMT

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

157,215 mi
Last recorded157,215 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 UMT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 157,215 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 142,328 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2024 138,344 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms,rear arms upper and lower ns and os all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion under body on the rear

Pass 16 Feb 2023 134,273 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 120,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 107,343 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 94,694 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 77,245 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,278 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,339 miles

Complete under-side inspection not possible due to covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 53,339 miles

Complete under-side inspection not possible due to covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 43,312 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,730 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 UMT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 UMT, 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 MA12 UMT registered?

MA12 UMT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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