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MF12 NYG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

236,850 mi
Last recorded236,850 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 236,850 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 179,631 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 125,030 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 125,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Brake warning lamp on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 95,902 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 87,021 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 79,358 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,223 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 64,016 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,540 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 NYG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NYG, 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 NYG registered?

MF12 NYG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is MF12 NYG safe to buy?

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