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MT12 WHG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,435 mi
Last recorded183,435 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 183,435 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 163,844 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 137,087 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 109,873 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 104,337 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 86,444 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 86,333 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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 WHG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT12 WHG registered?

MT12 WHG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is MT12 WHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT12 WHG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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