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MV12 LNU

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,049 mi
Last recorded142,049 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 142,049 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 135,768 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 128,230 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 119,658 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 111,167 miles

Emissions to clean to obtain a print out

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 105,529 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge advise replacement

Fail 11 Feb 2015 105,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge advise replacement

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 LNU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LNU, 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 LNU registered?

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

Is MV12 LNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV12 LNU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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