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MV12 PXH

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,196 mi
Last recorded130,196 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 PXH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2022 130,196 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 121,348 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 112,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 101,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 87,189 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 73,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 60,516 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 49,937 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 19,777 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 PXH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PXH, 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 PXH registered?

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

Is MV12 PXH safe to buy?

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