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MV12 HVF

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,563 mi
Last recorded130,563 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 HVF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 130,563 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 130,469 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 126,191 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 119,720 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 119,701 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 113,717 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 113,663 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 106,372 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 84,030 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 84,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 64,539 miles

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

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

offside rear run flat tyre nailed outer tread

slight movement in suspension/steering joint(s)

Fail 16 Sep 2019 64,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside rear run flat tyre nailed outer tread

slight movement in suspension/steering joint(s)

Pass 2 Feb 2018 50,390 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 35,709 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 30,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 30,674 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 22,159 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 HVF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

MV12 HVF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MV12 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV12 HVF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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