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MR03 NAR

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,568 mi
Last recorded123,568 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR03 NAR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026 123,568 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 121,900 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 121,076 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 121,076 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 119,799 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 110,321 miles

Rear oil leaking rear diff

Fail 13 Feb 2021 110,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear oil leaking rear diff

Pass 16 Dec 2019 102,305 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 102,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 89,393 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 76,092 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 58,631 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 39,425 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 39,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 NAR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MR03 NAR, 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 MR03 NAR registered?

MR03 NAR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is MR03 NAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR03 NAR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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