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MR03 DAR

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,451 mi
Last recorded93,451 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR03 DAR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 93,451 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 89,773 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 84,017 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 72,662 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 65,723 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 62,887 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 57,522 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 57,567 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 44,256 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 36,476 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 30,541 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 24,471 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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MR03 DAR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MR03 DAR, 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 MR03 DAR registered?

MR03 DAR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MR03 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR03 DAR shows 12 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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