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MW12 DHP

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,283 mi
Last recorded168,283 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 DHP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 168,283 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 168,283 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 162,176 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 146,585 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 125,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 89,542 miles

Offside Front steering rack end joint has play

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2015 63,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DHP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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