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MM12 MPF

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,545 mi
Last recorded110,545 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM12 MPF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 110,545 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 110,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 89,643 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 89,641 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 82,250 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 75,639 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 69,609 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 61,545 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 58,577 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 47,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre valve cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also valve is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also valve is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 47,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre valve cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also valve is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also valve is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 38,384 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 38,384 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 30,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (nail in tyre) (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre's worn on inside edge and cracking on tread

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2015 22,597 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 MPF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MM12 MPF, 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 MM12 MPF registered?

MM12 MPF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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