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MK07 MPK

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,769 mi
Last recorded29,769 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK07 MPK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 29,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 29,536 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 29,345 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 29,202 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 28,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 28,811 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 28,479 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 28,178 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 28,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault warning light on dash (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault warning light on dash (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative warning light on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 27,760 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 27,081 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 25,593 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 23,370 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,276 miles

small cracks appearing in nsf tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2014 14,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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MK07 MPK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MK07 MPK, 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 MK07 MPK registered?

MK07 MPK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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