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MW12 WYP

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,495 mi
Last recorded116,495 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 WYP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 116,495 miles

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both (2.5.A.1c)

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 114,586 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 88,526 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 88,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WYP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 WYP, 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 WYP registered?

MW12 WYP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 August 2012.

Is MW12 WYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW12 WYP shows 4 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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