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888 MXT

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,339 mi
Last recorded50,339 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 MXT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2025 50,339 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 44,654 miles

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))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2023 38,344 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2022 31,782 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 14 Jan 2022 117,266 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers prevent complete under bonnet inspection

under trays prevent complete under vehicle inspection

Pass 23 Dec 2020 110,994 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 21 Jun 2019 101,953 miles

Engine cover fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 20 Jul 2018 94,611 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s inner steering rack joint has slight play

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2017 71,876 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 56,023 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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888 MXT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 888 MXT, 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 888 MXT registered?

888 MXT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is 888 MXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 888 MXT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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