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MA12 UVN

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,964 mi
Last recorded181,964 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 UVN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 181,964 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 181,964 miles

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 147,031 miles

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))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 146,038 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 117,442 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 93,294 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 81,774 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2021 66,184 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 58,965 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 46,318 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 41,022 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 41,022 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,339 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres outer edges of tread low

Fail 7 Mar 2017 35,339 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 27,766 miles

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)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 27,766 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 21,701 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 23 Feb 2015 21,701 miles

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.

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 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?

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