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MR58 LEM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,653 mi
Last recorded77,653 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR58 LEM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 77,653 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 76,781 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 6 Sep 2023 75,206 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 73,007 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Oct 2022 73,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 70,608 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 67,342 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 64,169 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 58,800 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 51,345 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 51,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,005 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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MR58 LEM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MR58 LEM, 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 MR58 LEM registered?

MR58 LEM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is MR58 LEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR58 LEM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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