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MF12 DVX

2012 BMW 3 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,940 mi
Last recorded74,940 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 DVX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 74,940 miles

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))

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

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 5 Mar 2025 70,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Mar 2025 70,974 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2023 63,959 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 59,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 55,196 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on the outer tread depth

Pass 2 Mar 2020 52,779 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,824 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,210 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 33,309 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,360 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 DVX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Brown 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 DVX, 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 DVX registered?

MF12 DVX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is MF12 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 DVX 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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