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MV12 PXE

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,083 mi
Last recorded91,083 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 PXE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 91,083 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 85,508 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 85,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 76,997 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 76,997 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 76,856 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 68,706 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres none runflat

Nearside Front tyre winter type

Fail 25 Nov 2021 68,560 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres none runflat

Nearside Front tyre winter type

Pass 27 Nov 2020 63,108 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 63,107 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 59,736 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 59,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 54,448 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 54,448 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 44,528 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 44,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 34,294 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,356 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 PXE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PXE, 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 PXE registered?

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

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