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MV12 PXM

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,437 mi
Last recorded95,437 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 PXM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 95,437 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 95,414 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 92,670 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 90,375 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 88,649 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 87,747 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 86,008 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 73,158 miles

Nearside Front individual fog lamp lens broken

Pass 2 Mar 2018 63,007 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 1 Mar 2017 52,423 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 42,192 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 34,167 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 PXM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PXM, 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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How do I check the history of MV12 PXM?

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What year was MV12 PXM registered?

MV12 PXM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is MV12 PXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV12 PXM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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