MOT Status
ValidMileage
117,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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 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))
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))
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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