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79 KPT

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

172,540 mi
Last recorded172,540 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 KPT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 172,540 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 168,321 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 168,321 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 168,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 255 40 18 and has cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 163,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower undertray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 163,771 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) rack end play (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower undertray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 159,559 miles

Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 159,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 154,370 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 154,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 154,248 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Rear differential leaking badly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 147,164 miles

Nearside Rear Differential area damp with oil?

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play could be suspension joint as difficult to pinpoint (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear back of hub greasey?

Park brake lever near end of travel

Fail 21 Sep 2020 147,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Differential area damp with oil?

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play could be suspension joint as difficult to pinpoint (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear back of hub greasey?

Park brake lever near end of travel

Pass 25 Sep 2019 135,096 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight knock from offside of steering rack

Fail 25 Sep 2019 135,096 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight knock from offside of steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2018 115,319 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 115,319 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 94,589 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,922 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 56,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 56,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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79 KPT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 79 KPT, 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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79 KPT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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