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MU54 KDM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

124,774 mi
Last recorded124,774 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU54 KDM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 124,774 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 108,341 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 95,481 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 83,902 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 74,807 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 67,226 miles

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

Front discs worn / lipped

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 60,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Jun 2020 60,450 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2019 44,899 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2018 29,219 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 10,414 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 10,393 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 9,981 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 7,691 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 6,187 miles

ADVISE SMALL CUT TO O/S REAR TYRE WALL

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MU54 KDM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MU54 KDM, 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 MU54 KDM registered?

MU54 KDM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is MU54 KDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU54 KDM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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