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MV12 BWH

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,535 mi
Last recorded163,535 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 BWH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2025 163,535 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 150,613 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 136,637 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 122,880 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 112,597 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 101,980 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 88,462 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 77,162 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 67,805 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,100 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 39,110 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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MV12 BWH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MV12 BWH, 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 MV12 BWH registered?

MV12 BWH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is MV12 BWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV12 BWH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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