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MK12 VZX

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,924 mi
Last recorded128,924 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 128,924 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 128,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside reverse light inop

Pass 2 Jun 2025 124,887 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edges bald low on tread 2/3mm(2056/55-16)91v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edges worn bald low on tread2/3mm(205/55-16)91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread edges bald low on tread2/3mm(205/55-16)91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread edges worn low on tread3mm(205/55-16)91v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears pads wearing low thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 118,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 118,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn push/pull arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn push / pull arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 110,847 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 110,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2022 101,072 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 84,306 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 71,414 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 54,862 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 41,879 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,961 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,938 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 25,675 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 25,670 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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MK12 VZX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MK12 VZX, 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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MK12 VZX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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