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MK12 RZN

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,424 mi
Last recorded116,424 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 RZN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 116,424 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 109,708 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 103,591 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 103,591 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2024 103,435 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 98,230 miles

mot retested on behalf of g venair

Fail 24 Feb 2023 98,225 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 92,055 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 86,848 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 82,199 miles

recommend pads all round to be further inspected , pads looking low .

Pass 5 Mar 2019 73,279 miles

vehicle due for service and brake fluid change.

Fail 1 Mar 2019 78,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle due for service and brake fluid change.

Pass 2 Mar 2018 60,444 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 51,168 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Mar 2017 51,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Mar 2016 34,856 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 22,143 miles

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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MK12 RZN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RZN, 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 MK12 RZN registered?

MK12 RZN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MK12 RZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK12 RZN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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