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A3 XRL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,829 mi
Last recorded196,829 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XRL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 196,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 189,207 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 189,072 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 183,623 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 179,489 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 173,238 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 165,805 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2019 158,469 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 149,132 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lift in ball joint. Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 149,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted DOWN (4.1.2 (a))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lift in ball joint. Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted DOWN (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 138,504 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 138,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 120,253 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 120,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 94,764 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 94,764 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,986 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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A3 XRL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 XRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A3 XRL registered?

A3 XRL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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