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MF12 TZO

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,493 mi
Last recorded60,493 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 TZO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 60,493 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 55,103 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 53,831 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 51,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 50,975 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 50,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 49,129 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 47,451 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 41,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Signs of slight leak of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly catching arch lining when steering turned

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly catching arch lining when steering turned

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 36,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 36,553 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 34,015 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,271 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 26,265 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,899 miles

nsr tyre getting low on tread 3mm remaining

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 TZO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 TZO, 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 TZO registered?

MF12 TZO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is MF12 TZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 TZO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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