MOT Status
ValidMileage
128,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was MK12 VZX registered?
MK12 VZX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 March 2012.
Is MK12 VZX safe to buy?
The MOT history for MK12 VZX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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