MOT Status
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129,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Nearside - Offside (head lamp mounting poor condition)
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear hand brake efficiency significantly less than nearside
front to rear undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear handbrake effort significantly lower than nearside rear
breather pipe broken under bonnet fumes in engine bay
underbody panels and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 255/35/rf18 90y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
undertrays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
undertrays fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components
under trays fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MV12 XXE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 XXE, 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 XXE registered?
MV12 XXE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 May 2012.
Is MV12 XXE safe to buy?
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