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MW12 KKE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,457 mi
Last recorded158,457 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 KKE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 158,457 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2025 147,478 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Jul 2024 134,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2023 123,051 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 123,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 109,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 97,004 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 97,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 91,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tension strut bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tension strut bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 80,619 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 1,560 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 1,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 48,879 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 29,661 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 14,409 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 KKE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KKE, 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 KKE registered?

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

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