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MF12 CVR

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,083 mi
Last recorded111,083 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 CVR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 111,083 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 99,111 miles

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2023 92,503 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 83,213 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 75,110 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 70,993 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 62,839 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 54,035 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 47,087 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 47,087 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,080 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 25,826 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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MF12 CVR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF12 CVR registered?

MF12 CVR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is MF12 CVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 CVR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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