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MW12 DHX

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,424 mi
Last recorded164,424 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 164,424 miles

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 14 Mar 2025 150,304 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2024 143,897 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 13 Mar 2023 134,769 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 130,992 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2021 124,826 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 116,056 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2020 116,056 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 96,208 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 95,696 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 90,425 miles

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)

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)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 90,425 miles

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)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 76,330 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 76,330 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 DHX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DHX, 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 DHX registered?

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

Is MW12 DHX safe to buy?

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