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MA59 NHR

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,932 mi
Last recorded106,932 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 NHR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 106,932 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 83,319 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 80,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 78,035 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 74,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 72,086 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper slide pin dust cover missing

Fail 5 Jan 2021 72,038 miles

Fuel system component leaking Diesel dripping from undertray by gearbox (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper slide pin dust cover missing

Pass 13 Jan 2020 69,239 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 69,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,239 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 48,342 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 48,337 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 35,177 miles

both front tyres low on outer edges

covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 23,800 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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MA59 NHR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA59 NHR, 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 MA59 NHR registered?

MA59 NHR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is MA59 NHR safe to buy?

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