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MF12 CUO

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,558 mi
Last recorded171,558 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 CUO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 171,558 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 162,228 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 162,228 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 139,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 128,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and cut on outer wall cords not exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 120,281 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 120,281 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 115,024 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 115,006 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin engine breather pipe broken (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp operation of rear fog lights extinguishes nearside rear stop light (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 98,998 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 87,019 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 74,883 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 May 2017 74,875 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 run flat (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 60,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 44,634 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 42,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MF12 CUO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF12 CUO, 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 MF12 CUO registered?

MF12 CUO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is MF12 CUO safe to buy?

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