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MT12 JWV

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,682 mi
Last recorded103,682 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 103,682 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2024 97,202 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 93,763 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 93,762 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in sidewall ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 86,789 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 86,554 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 86,554 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 225/45/17 91y run-flat (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 80,672 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 18 Jan 2018 72,456 miles

Both front wipers worn/smearing

Enginr serpentine belt very noisy ,advise having it checked

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven on inner tread

Pass 5 Jan 2017 56,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,609 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 21,839 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres worn on outside edges (no cord)

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 JWV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MT12 JWV, 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 JWV registered?

MT12 JWV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is MT12 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT12 JWV 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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