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MW12 LRZ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,561 mi
Last recorded123,561 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 123,561 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 120,572 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 114,872 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 108,935 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 101,845 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 95,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 95,218 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 89,964 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres have slight damage to sidewalls

front brake discs corroded, inner pads low

Fail 15 Aug 2019 89,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres have slight damage to sidewalls

front brake discs corroded, inner pads low

Pass 2 Mar 2019 84,967 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 84,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 71,930 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 71,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,411 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 41,035 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 LRZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LRZ, 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 LRZ registered?

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

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