‹ BMW 3 Series2012 BMW 3 Series: MOT pass rate and common faults
30,396 first MOTs in 2025 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count
68.0%passed first time
Share of first MOT tests passed with no repairs. Repairs made at the test centre count as a fail.
- 2012 BMW 3 Series68.0%
- All 2012 cars63.5%
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Its own MOT history, free.
Most common failure areas
Share of the 9,725 failed first MOTs with a fault in each area. A test can count in more than one area, so these add up to more than 100%.
- Lights and electrics45.2%
- Suspension38.7%
- Tyres23.7%
- Brakes19.0%
- Windscreen, wipers, mirrors12.4%
- Noise, emissions, leaks9.3%
- Wheels4.9%
- Body, chassis, structure3.7%
- Steering2.3%
- Seat belts and airbags1.9%
- Number plates and VIN1.8%
Typical mileage at test115,000
Median odometer reading at the 2025 MOT, in miles.
What MOT data can't tell you about any 2012 BMW 3 Series
Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.