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MT12 LNE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,821 mi
Last recorded81,821 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 LNE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 81,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 79,132 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 76,110 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 73,109 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 69,250 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 69,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 65,250 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 63,490 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 59,435 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 54,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre edged but meet requirements

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 45,979 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,148 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 27,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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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MT12 LNE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LNE, 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 LNE registered?

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

Is MT12 LNE safe to buy?

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