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MV12 KLZ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,247 mi
Last recorded61,247 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 KLZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 61,247 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 56,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavy bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limits and heavy bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Fail 20 Jun 2018 56,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavy bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limits and heavy bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Pass 10 Jun 2017 43,378 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Jun 2017 43,244 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 43,224 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2016 36,325 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 36,176 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,623 miles

Nearside Rear 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 KLZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KLZ, 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 KLZ registered?

MV12 KLZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is MV12 KLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV12 KLZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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