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MV12 LNZ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,010 mi
Last recorded171,010 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 171,010 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 157,098 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 145,779 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 135,817 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 128,082 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 128,082 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 121,961 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 109,971 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 109,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 102,750 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 96,974 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 96,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 89,473 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,736 miles

Nearside Rear tyre at 3mm 205/60/16 92W

Offside Rear tyre at 3mm 205/60/16 92W

Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,909 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 LNZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LNZ, 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 LNZ registered?

MV12 LNZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is MV12 LNZ safe to buy?

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