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MK03 KRK

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,618 mi
Last recorded66,618 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 KRK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 66,618 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 62,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 58,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 50,268 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 45,473 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 41,780 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 39,705 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 33,096 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 27,884 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 27,884 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 21,593 miles

front tyres wearing badly on outer edges [no cords showing]

Pass 27 Jan 2016 14,547 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 13,533 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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MK03 KRK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MK03 KRK, 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 MK03 KRK registered?

MK03 KRK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is MK03 KRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK03 KRK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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