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MA12 UNB

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,733 mi
Last recorded117,733 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 UNB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 117,733 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 117,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 97,266 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 96,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poor performance (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poor performance (3.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 94,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive residue of oil around diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 81,428 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm Front Of The Wheel, Inner Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn Inner Edge 225/45/18 95V RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 81,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm Front Of The Wheel, Inner Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn Inner Edge 225/45/18 95V RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn Very Close To The Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 74,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge, Centre Approx 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm 225/45/18 (RFT) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear To Inner Edge, Centre 3-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 58,369 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 53,774 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 47,852 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 39,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 31,064 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,906 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,238 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 UNB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,598cc 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 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

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

Is MA12 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA12 UNB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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