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MFZ 1280

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,077 mi
Last recorded79,077 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFZ 1280
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,077 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2021 73,784 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 68,088 miles

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

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))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front Tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2019 59,670 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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MFZ 1280 is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MFZ 1280, 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 MFZ 1280 registered?

MFZ 1280 is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is MFZ 1280 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFZ 1280 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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