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MW12 OVA

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,341 mi
Last recorded86,341 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 OVA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 86,341 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 81,221 miles

Front Screenwash partially blocked

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 2 Jul 2020 76,807 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 76,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 69,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 60,097 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 52,100 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,327 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre nail in outer shoulder/Pirelli/225/45R18/91V/

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 OVA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OVA, 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 OVA registered?

MW12 OVA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is MW12 OVA safe to buy?

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