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MV12 VMX

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,964 mi
Last recorded102,964 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 VMX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 102,964 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2026 102,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2025 96,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop-link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop-link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2024 91,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop-link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2023 87,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop-link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2022 82,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2022 82,518 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2021 80,865 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE EFFIENCY WEAK

Pass 27 Feb 2020 79,638 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 79,606 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 77,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 74,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 63,328 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,469 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,715 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 VMX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

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

Is MV12 VMX safe to buy?

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