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MW12 FPN

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,184 mi
Last recorded134,184 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 FPN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2026 134,184 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 127,942 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 127,919 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 118,180 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 31 May 2024 118,180 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 113,050 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 112,976 miles

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..

Pass 13 May 2022 109,368 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 109,362 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 104,484 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 99,991 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2019 81,667 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Mar 2019 81,667 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 47,889 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,539 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 26,629 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 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.

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