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MFZ 1616

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,331 mi
Last recorded157,331 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFZ 1616
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 157,331 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Fail 15 Dec 2022 157,330 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged missing/not fitted (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Pass 16 Dec 2021 136,310 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt stalk trapped under seat

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Fail 16 Dec 2021 136,310 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt stalk trapped under seat

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Pass 4 Dec 2020 116,731 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split & bulging (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

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

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components

Fail 4 Dec 2020 116,731 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split & bulging (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

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

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components

Pass 29 Nov 2019 97,178 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components

Fail 29 Nov 2019 97,178 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components

Pass 11 Dec 2018 81,000 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 74,540 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,481 miles

engine cover fitted

o/s/f inner tie rod arm play

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,983 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted obscuring 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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MFZ 1616 is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MFZ 1616, 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 MFZ 1616 registered?

MFZ 1616 is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is MFZ 1616 safe to buy?

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