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MT12 FWG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,243 mi
Last recorded112,243 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 FWG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 112,243 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 105,532 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 97,677 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 97,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 89,745 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 89,745 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 84,116 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 84,116 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 78,196 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 70,061 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 May 2020 70,061 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 65,167 miles

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

emissions clear

Pass 10 May 2018 56,250 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions clean

Pass 8 May 2017 45,402 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 45,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 40,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 May 2016 40,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2015 30,010 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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MT12 FWG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MT12 FWG, 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 MT12 FWG registered?

MT12 FWG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is MT12 FWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT12 FWG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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