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MT12 HZV

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,028 mi
Last recorded150,028 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 HZV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 150,028 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 146,060 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS & NS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OS & NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 146,038 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS & NS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OS & NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 140,130 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test large air freshener hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 135,904 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Low effort from offside rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 132,859 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears nearing wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 132,779 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears nearing wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 129,657 miles

Rear differential has slight leak

Pass 27 Jun 2019 123,330 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 112,932 miles

Rear brake pads 60/65% worn

Under trays and covers limit inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,164 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 90,894 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 75,236 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 75,236 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 HZV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HZV, 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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MT12 HZV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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