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MW12 DHV

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,818 mi
Last recorded137,818 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 DHV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 137,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outside edge -- 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 137,721 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outside edge -- 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 132,055 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 125,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts.

Pass 1 Jul 2023 119,159 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 119,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 113,969 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 113,828 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 107,180 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 107,180 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2020 101,155 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 95,298 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Fail 21 Mar 2019 95,298 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,031 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 86,595 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,392 miles

too clean for emissions test

Pass 28 May 2015 64,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 DHV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MW12 DHV, 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 MW12 DHV registered?

MW12 DHV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is MW12 DHV safe to buy?

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