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MR06 WEB

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,601 mi
Last recorded136,601 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR06 WEB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 136,601 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 136,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 132,048 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2024 126,542 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 122,896 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 117,139 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 109,855 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 101,817 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 93,742 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 93,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 17 Aug 2018 82,718 miles

front inner brake pads starting to get low

Pass 29 Aug 2017 71,453 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 58,324 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 53,344 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,365 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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MR06 WEB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MR06 WEB, 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 MR06 WEB registered?

MR06 WEB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is MR06 WEB safe to buy?

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