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MP11 LES

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,998 mi
Last recorded74,998 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP11 LES
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 74,998 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 71,484 miles

Central Rear Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor not attached

Fail 31 Jan 2025 71,370 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 66,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 63,965 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 63,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wires through 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 60,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 57,461 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 54,968 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,628 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 43,955 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,217 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 33,343 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 33,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 32,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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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MP11 LES is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MP11 LES, 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 MP11 LES registered?

MP11 LES is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is MP11 LES safe to buy?

The MOT history for MP11 LES shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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