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MW12 KKF

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,096 mi
Last recorded104,096 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 104,096 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 104,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 89,213 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 73,758 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 71,420 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 71,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 63,958 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 63,958 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 53,578 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2020 44,369 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,086 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 36,077 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 32,222 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 26,086 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 18,411 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 11,528 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 KKF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KKF, 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 KKF registered?

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

Is MW12 KKF safe to buy?

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