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6 DFW

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,281 mi
Last recorded55,281 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 DFW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 55,281 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body floor trays fitted obscuring vision

Pass 15 Jul 2024 54,378 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 54,375 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 53,466 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 52,434 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 51,529 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 47,972 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 43,079 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 36,929 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 29,915 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2016 23,249 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 May 2015 16,737 miles

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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6 DFW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 6 DFW, 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 6 DFW registered?

6 DFW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is 6 DFW safe to buy?

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