CarVerify

Free Car Check

MF12 DWL

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,746 mi
Last recorded151,746 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 DWL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 151,746 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 151,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 147,555 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 147,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2023 143,841 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 143,833 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2022 139,582 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 135,903 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 134,394 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 123,085 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 107,667 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 87,386 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 64,571 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 64,564 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced And rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 42,694 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MF12 DWL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red 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 DWL, 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

How do I check the history of MF12 DWL?

You can check the full history of MF12 DWL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MF12 DWL registered?

MF12 DWL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is MF12 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 DWL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MF12 DWL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MF12 DWL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.