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MK12 WKE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,915 mi
Last recorded134,915 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 134,915 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 129,723 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 129,717 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 122,925 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 114,717 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 114,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 107,490 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 107,490 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 99,273 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 99,273 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 91,877 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,306 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,624 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,603 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,683 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 51,683 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,027 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 WKE 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 70.6%.

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 WKE, 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 WKE registered?

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

Is MK12 WKE safe to buy?

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