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MF12 SVS

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,404 mi
Last recorded75,404 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 SVS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 75,404 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 75,404 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 71,267 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 71,267 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 68,001 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 68,001 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 62,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 62,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure run flat been drove on excessively (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 58,335 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 54,116 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 52,510 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 52,488 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,048 miles

Nearside Rear lens broken

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

cant see all brake pipes

Pass 22 Feb 2018 40,048 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cant see all brake pipes

Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,981 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 33,962 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 26,788 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 20,368 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 SVS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SVS, 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 SVS?

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What year was MF12 SVS registered?

MF12 SVS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is MF12 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 SVS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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