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MF12 WPW

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,681 mi
Last recorded92,681 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 WPW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 92,681 miles

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

Front flexi section on exhaust weak

Nearside Rear handbrake cable end outer casing worn

Rear prop shaft rubber coupling perished

Rear subframe and suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2024 87,599 miles

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

Front flexi section weak on exhaust

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

prop shaft coupling rubber at rear perished

Pass 10 Oct 2023 83,050 miles

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

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

Front flexi exhaust weak

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer casing slight damage

Pass 21 Oct 2022 77,286 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 72,974 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 68,722 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 62,108 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,064 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 50,674 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 46,017 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 37,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear N/S Brake binding slightly & noisy

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 3,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear N/S Brake binding slightly & noisy

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WPW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WPW, 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

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What year was MF12 WPW registered?

MF12 WPW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is MF12 WPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 WPW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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