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MK12 HAY

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,593 mi
Last recorded112,593 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 HAY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 112,593 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 112,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 103,369 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 103,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 97,197 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 91,399 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 91,333 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 86,891 miles

front and rear pads show wear

Pass 22 Oct 2020 77,844 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 60,743 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 46,195 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 42,175 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,572 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on outer edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 35,566 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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MK12 HAY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MK12 HAY, 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 MK12 HAY registered?

MK12 HAY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is MK12 HAY safe to buy?

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