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A10 LXE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,120 mi
Last recorded87,120 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 LXE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 87,120 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 81,611 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 75,433 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 75,433 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 68,921 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 63,118 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

o/s/f fog lamp bulb insecure and fog lamp housing has melted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 59,431 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 53,832 miles

Offside slight play steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2018 38,831 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 38,831 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 24,736 miles

Engine trays and under covers fitted preventing a full inspection

Fail 1 Aug 2017 24,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Engine trays and under covers fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2016 24,335 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 23,491 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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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A10 LXE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A10 LXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A10 LXE registered?

A10 LXE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is A10 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 LXE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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