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MW12 KKL

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,557 mi
Last recorded91,557 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 KKL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 91,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 70,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears/judders (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears/judders (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 69,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 255/35R19 fitted other side is 255/30R19 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears/judders (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears/judders (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 57,008 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 55,475 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 53,259 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 53,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall

Pass 9 Oct 2021 50,971 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 50,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 49,593 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2019 46,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread perished

Pass 7 Jun 2018 43,294 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread area

Fail 5 Jun 2018 43,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread area

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2018 43,291 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 39,621 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 39,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge & perished

Pass 17 Jun 2016 34,907 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,768 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 KKL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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