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MW12 GOK

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,226 mi
Last recorded76,226 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 76,226 miles

Engine cover/s & under tray/s fitted obscuring sopme components.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 66,211 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 65,619 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 65,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 62,558 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 15 May 2018 57,494 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 25 May 2017 52,502 miles

advise under panels fiited

Pass 26 May 2016 47,528 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 33,457 miles

Offside fornt tyre bald on outer edge

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 33,457 miles

Offside fornt tyre bald on outer edge

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 GOK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GOK, 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 GOK registered?

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

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