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MT12 OLR

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,354 mi
Last recorded53,354 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 OLR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 53,354 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 48,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 47,070 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 47,025 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 46,687 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 44,372 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 42,765 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 38,498 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 38,400 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 38,400 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four 225/45/17 rf (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 37,252 miles

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

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

under trays and engine cover

Pass 18 Jun 2016 25,884 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 12,567 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 OLR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc 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 OLR, 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 OLR registered?

MT12 OLR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is MT12 OLR safe to buy?

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