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MW12 YCN

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,703 mi
Last recorded106,703 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2024 106,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 102,286 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 101,000 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 100,968 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 91,427 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 91,427 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Road wheel fixing missing one wheel nut missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 81,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive the differential has a seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 60,379 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 48,469 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 34,519 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 28,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YCN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YCN, 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 YCN registered?

MW12 YCN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 August 2012.

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