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MW12 KWG

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,491 mi
Last recorded116,491 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 116,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover loose

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and knocking

Fail 5 Dec 2025 116,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover loose

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and knocking

Pass 24 Dec 2024 110,044 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and loose (taped up but needs attention) (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and knocking ()

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 13 Dec 2023 103,006 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside excessive and knocking ()

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 103,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside excessive and knocking ()

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

both front tyres inner treads slight wear (225/45x18 RF)

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 23 Dec 2022 94,692 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,372 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front 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))

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

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2020 81,836 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Dec 2019 75,556 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 68,400 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 60,297 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 60,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 49,765 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 47,800 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 35,088 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 KWG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White 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 KWG, 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 KWG registered?

MW12 KWG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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