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MT12 UEF

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

171,585 mi
Last recorded171,585 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 171,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 171,585 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam side light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 171,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 171,183 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 171,182 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 170,562 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 168,226 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 168,226 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 148,477 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 148,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 131,426 miles

Corrosion on road wheels.

Fail 6 Jun 2018 131,424 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion on road wheels.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. 16%

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 113,972 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Jun 2016 101,985 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 101,985 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 77,382 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (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 UEF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 UEF, 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 UEF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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