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MM12 MLV

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,053 mi
Last recorded93,053 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM12 MLV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2022 93,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 88,581 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 85,499 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,112 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 60,199 miles

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front has body damage

nearside front spot light broken from bumper--Rec Attention

Pass 17 Aug 2015 51,446 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 MLV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 MLV, 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 MLV registered?

MM12 MLV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is MM12 MLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM12 MLV shows 6 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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