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MW12 DHF

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,158 mi
Last recorded107,158 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 DHF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2026 107,158 miles

Engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 104,347 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2024 101,424 miles

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

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2023 98,570 miles

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

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2022 94,829 miles

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2021 92,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2019 83,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2018 74,219 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,197 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2016 50,078 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 30,061 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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MW12 DHF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 MW12 DHF, 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 MW12 DHF registered?

MW12 DHF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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