MOT Status
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181,964 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONT DUST COVERS (5.3.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering arm deformed INNER STEERING ARM HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT SIDELIGHTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REAR PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONT DUST COVERS (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside 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))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front outer edge of tyre tread bald
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front outer edge of tyre tread bald
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front outer edge of tyre tread bald
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front outer edge of tyre tread bald
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both front tyres outer edges of tread low
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
both front tyres outer edges of tread low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/45/17w (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/45/17w (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/45/17w (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light inop (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/45/17w (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres getting low
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres getting low
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 UVN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 UVN, 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 UVN registered?
MA12 UVN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.
Is MA12 UVN safe to buy?
The MOT history for MA12 UVN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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