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MV12 XXE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,232 mi
Last recorded129,232 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 129,232 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 128,854 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 115,921 miles

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))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 115,921 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 99,061 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 89,724 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 85,922 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2022 85,922 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 76,188 miles

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 ()

Fail 24 Apr 2021 76,188 miles

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 70,909 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Mar 2020 70,909 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 54,140 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 43,129 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 26,119 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Aug 2016 17,977 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 12,742 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 11,183 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for MV12 XXE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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