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MW12 LFE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

183,799 mi
Last recorded183,799 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 LFE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 183,799 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 178,843 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 168,320 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 154,049 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 May 2022 137,987 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 137,975 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 134,474 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 134,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 118,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive DIF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 106,820 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 20 Feb 2018 95,559 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 85,813 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 77,927 miles

Nearside Front slight movement in seat but still adequately supported

Pass 10 Jul 2015 59,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LFE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW12 LFE registered?

MW12 LFE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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