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AL58 MWX

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,299 mi
Last recorded127,299 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL58 MWX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 127,299 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2026 127,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 110,325 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 97,385 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 84,514 miles

Front both fronts dust cover perishing

Nearside Rear shock dust cover lose

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 71,222 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 55,633 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2021 55,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2020 47,038 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 47,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 44,938 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 43,033 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 41,104 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,210 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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AL58 MWX 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 AL58 MWX, 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 AL58 MWX registered?

AL58 MWX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is AL58 MWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL58 MWX 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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