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MW12 OVF

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,004 mi
Last recorded86,004 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 OVF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 86,004 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 85,968 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 81,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted (sealed)

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2024 74,525 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 74,525 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 68,118 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 62,325 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 62,325 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 51,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front slight play found in inner tie rod

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 43,064 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 42,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 30,452 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 24,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 22,092 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 16,903 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 11,644 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 OVF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 OVF, 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 OVF registered?

MW12 OVF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is MW12 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW12 OVF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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