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MV12 CDU

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,595 mi
Last recorded189,595 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 CDU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 189,595 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 189,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Lower Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2025 182,961 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2024 175,624 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 165,888 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 152,570 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Mar 2022 152,568 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 130,489 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 113,030 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 113,029 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 90,205 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,951 miles

undertars fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,669 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 44,427 miles

Windscreen washer operation poor

Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,787 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 37,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front 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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MV12 CDU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CDU, 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 CDU registered?

MV12 CDU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is MV12 CDU safe to buy?

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