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MNB 101

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,693 mi
Last recorded94,693 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNB 101
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 94,693 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 94,693 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 88,835 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 88,835 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Wing mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 83,190 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 76,695 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 76,695 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 71,540 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 64,580 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 60,173 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 53,294 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 46,129 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 46,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 37,569 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 37,570 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 31,890 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,760 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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MNB 101 is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey 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 MNB 101, 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 MNB 101 registered?

MNB 101 is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is MNB 101 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MNB 101 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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