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MR52 MAC

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,253 mi
Last recorded92,253 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR52 MAC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 92,253 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 88,935 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 83,181 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 83,176 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2022 76,790 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 70,663 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 65,807 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 57,466 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 53,196 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 48,858 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 41,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in trye (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 41,655 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in trye (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 34,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,265 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 25,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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MR52 MAC 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 MR52 MAC, 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 MR52 MAC registered?

MR52 MAC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is MR52 MAC safe to buy?

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