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MF12 KNE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,766 mi
Last recorded121,766 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 KNE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 121,766 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 96,605 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 96,605 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 78,816 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front coolant below min in tank

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut in tyre wall have marked with yellow pen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front small cut in tyre not yet to cords

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

lip on front and rear disc

under trays fitted to vehicle covering mot testable items

Fail 2 Oct 2019 78,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut to cords have marked with yellow pen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated red light on dash (1.1.10 (f))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front coolant below min in tank

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut in tyre wall have marked with yellow pen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

lip on front and rear disc

under trays fitted to vehicle covering mot testable items

Pass 11 Sep 2018 64,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 64,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 58,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 58,741 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 47,551 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,349 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,220 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

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 KNE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KNE, 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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MF12 KNE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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