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A2 XUR

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,042 mi
Last recorded133,042 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XUR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 133,042 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 119,386 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 115,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on inner edge not reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 115,100 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on inner edge not reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 109,710 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 105,524 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 102,122 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 93,905 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Dec 2018 84,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 29 Dec 2017 72,570 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 66,777 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 66,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 43,866 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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A2 XUR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A2 XUR, 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 A2 XUR registered?

A2 XUR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is A2 XUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 XUR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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