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MU02 STO

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,526 mi
Last recorded98,526 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU02 STO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 98,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 87,841 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 72,820 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 65,935 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 59,380 miles

BULB WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FOR SHORT TIME

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 51,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DAMAGED 2.4MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear TYRE 3.00MM

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Feb 2020 42,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 34,236 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 26,797 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 18,204 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 15,958 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 13,080 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 11,002 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osf tyre pressure low

Fail 13 Nov 2014 11,002 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

osf tyre pressure low

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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MU02 STO 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 92.9%.

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 MU02 STO, 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

How do I check the history of MU02 STO?

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What year was MU02 STO registered?

MU02 STO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is MU02 STO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU02 STO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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