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MM57 OKE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

199,377 mi
Last recorded199,377 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 OKE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 199,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n\s o\s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n\s o\s (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s o\s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 191,147 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2024 188,494 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 175,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. Edge wear at outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Juddering/smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip at offside of front screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 174,713 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing at pipe union at exhaust manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. Edge wear at outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Juddering/smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip at offside of front screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 149,734 miles

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

Offside Front chip on wind screen

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 129,643 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 113,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs heavily worn and corroded. Almost to excess. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,500 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 56,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 56,975 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 25,401 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 19,879 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 12,963 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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MM57 OKE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MM57 OKE, 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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MM57 OKE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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