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MU54 ZYD

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,654 mi
Last recorded129,654 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU54 ZYD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 129,654 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 118,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 113,188 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 106,107 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 99,040 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 92,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately slightly bent (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 89,207 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 89,207 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 83,960 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,956 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 76,956 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 62,982 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 53,105 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 40,085 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,687 miles

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 ZYD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MU54 ZYD, 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 ZYD registered?

MU54 ZYD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is MU54 ZYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU54 ZYD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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