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MR54 SGR

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,069 mi
Last recorded92,069 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR54 SGR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 92,069 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 87,219 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 78,114 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 78,114 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 68,786 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 59,846 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 56,646 miles

scuff to nearside front bumper

Fail 17 Sep 2021 56,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

scuff to nearside front bumper

Pass 29 Oct 2020 52,765 miles

plastic trims over outer sills

under-trays fitted

winter tyres fitted

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake travel

Pass 29 Oct 2019 46,961 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 46,961 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 46,034 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2018 39,549 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 31,337 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 21,879 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

nails in n/sr and o/s/rear tyres

under cover fittted

Fail 31 May 2016 21,879 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

nails in n/sr and o/s/rear tyres

under cover fittted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 17,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MR54 SGR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MR54 SGR, 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 MR54 SGR registered?

MR54 SGR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is MR54 SGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR54 SGR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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