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MF12 NXX

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,094 mi
Last recorded145,094 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 145,094 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 130,163 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 129,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bent arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bent arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 116,167 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 106,415 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 98,324 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 90,219 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 77,104 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,361 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

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

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Fail 12 Sep 2017 67,294 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Front chips on windscreen.

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 59,249 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,216 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front chips on windscreen.

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges.

bottom engine covers fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Fail 9 Feb 2016 46,216 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front chips on windscreen.

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

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges.

bottom engine covers fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,457 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 35,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 NXX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NXX, 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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What year was MF12 NXX registered?

MF12 NXX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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