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MW12 NHB

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

63,967 mi
Last recorded63,967 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 NHB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 63,967 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2025 63,731 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 63,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 59,005 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 54,925 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 50,412 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 46,283 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 42,702 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 36,017 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 28,184 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 28,123 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 21,254 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 14,878 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 14,409 miles

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

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

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 NHB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 NHB, 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 NHB registered?

MW12 NHB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is MW12 NHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW12 NHB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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