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MT12 UZM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,252 mi
Last recorded90,252 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 UZM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 90,252 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 84,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge/225/45/17 91W

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 82,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge/225/45/17

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge/225/45/17

Pass 26 Jan 2023 81,791 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 81,791 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 73,205 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 73,205 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both inner 225/45/17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 66,794 miles

Offside Front small bulge

Pass 27 Jun 2019 56,076 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 46,690 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 38,941 miles

emissions to low to record

Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 31,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge - very close to cords.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 27,550 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UZM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

MT12 UZM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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