MOT Status
ValidMileage
134,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
rear wheels bind when rotated backwards
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
rear wheels bind when rotated backwards
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Wearing On Inner Edge, Perishing,.. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Additional Indiactor Fitted, Flashing Red.. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All Four..
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MW12 FPN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 FPN, 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 FPN registered?
MW12 FPN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.
Is MW12 FPN safe to buy?
The MOT history for MW12 FPN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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