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MK04 ORS

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,181 mi
Last recorded127,181 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 ORS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 127,181 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 121,621 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 113,691 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 107,474 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 99,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 91,291 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 81,966 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front worn new pads fitted to thin discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp glass broken.sharp edges but not considered dangerous.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 58,140 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 58,140 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 45,993 miles

unable to fully test all rear seats and belts child seats fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 34,022 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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MK04 ORS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol 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 MK04 ORS, 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 MK04 ORS registered?

MK04 ORS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is MK04 ORS safe to buy?

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