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MM12 CYG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,772 mi
Last recorded87,772 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM12 CYG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 87,772 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 87,072 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 86,146 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 85,178 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 81,833 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 77,839 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 69,308 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 61,334 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 40,411 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 36,358 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2016 6,176 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 5,842 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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MM12 CYG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MM12 CYG, 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 MM12 CYG registered?

MM12 CYG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is MM12 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM12 CYG shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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