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MF12 DWN

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,778 mi
Last recorded128,778 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 128,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 121,493 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 117,340 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 112,990 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 103,707 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 92,902 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 81,846 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 68,133 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 57,949 miles

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

emissions to low to read on meter

tested in wet conditions

undertray/engine/floorpan covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 52,142 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 41,073 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 31,590 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 31,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 DWN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DWN, 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 DWN registered?

MF12 DWN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is MF12 DWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 DWN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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