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MR04 CHM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,812 mi
Last recorded156,812 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR04 CHM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 156,812 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 147,026 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 138,593 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 129,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 119,545 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 119,545 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 110,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding under the paint at the nearside near the connection to the brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 100,167 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 100,023 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 81,838 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 61,929 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 44,110 miles

Offside Rear tyre has had x2 punture repairs 1 is leaking and plug has pulled back into tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2016 44,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has had x2 punture repairs 1 is leaking and plug has pulled back into tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2015 30,720 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate

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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MR04 CHM 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 78.6%.

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 MR04 CHM, 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 MR04 CHM registered?

MR04 CHM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is MR04 CHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR04 CHM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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