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MW12 TZL

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,432 mi
Last recorded126,432 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 126,432 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 126,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 114,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 106,213 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 93,339 miles

Front both tyres worn low outer shoulder

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 77,664 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 62,469 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 TZL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL registered?

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

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The MOT history for MW12 TZL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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