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MW12 TTT

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,370 mi
Last recorded95,370 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 TTT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 95,370 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 80,035 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 71,958 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 51,611 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 38,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wiper blades smeary

Pass 1 Sep 2020 37,333 miles

Nearside Rear Inner rim corroded

Offside Front Inner rim corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2020 37,333 miles

Nearside Rear Inner rim corroded

Offside Front Inner rim corroded

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 35,642 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 15 Aug 2018 31,668 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 31,668 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 28,167 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 24,721 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 19,447 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 19,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 TTT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TTT, 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 TTT registered?

MW12 TTT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is MW12 TTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW12 TTT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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