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MW12 KKG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,001 mi
Last recorded90,001 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 90,001 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both side brake pipe & some rear suspension components corroded slightly

slight play in steering joints

Fail 19 Jan 2024 90,001 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both side brake pipe & some rear suspension components corroded slightly

slight play in steering joints

Pass 14 Dec 2022 80,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 75,004 miles

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

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

slight play in steering joints

Pass 24 Oct 2020 69,305 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 69,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 66,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 59,095 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 50,707 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 39,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on Both Edges and Starting to Split Around Circumference

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Both Edges and Starting to Split Around Circumference

Undershields Fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 27,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KKG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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