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OE12 DZM

2012 BMW 3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,350 mi
Last recorded163,350 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 378,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 DZM
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 163,350 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2024 162,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2024 162,251 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2023 150,354 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 150,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 140,953 miles

Offside slight play in inner steering track arm joint

Fail 6 Jan 2022 140,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside slight play in inner steering track arm joint

Pass 8 Jan 2021 132,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 116,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 98,553 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 78,797 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 61,982 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 46,679 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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OE12 DZM is a 2012 BMW 3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 78,694 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE12 DZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OE12 DZM registered?

OE12 DZM is a 2012 BMW 3, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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