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MV12 CUK

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,160 mi
Last recorded120,160 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 CUK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 120,160 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 116,387 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 111,442 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 105,503 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 99,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 94,798 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 91,768 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 79,919 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,612 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 54,047 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion on front discs

Pass 11 Mar 2016 41,623 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,797 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 CUK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CUK, 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 MV12 CUK registered?

MV12 CUK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is MV12 CUK safe to buy?

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