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HG12 XVS

2012 BMW 3

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,361 mi
Last recorded82,361 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 378,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 XVS
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 82,361 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 78,590 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 71,813 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 64,041 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 57,236 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 50,587 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 45,479 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 41,451 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cords nearly exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 36,294 miles

front tyres low on edge

Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,368 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 25,208 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 19,116 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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HG12 XVS is a 2012 BMW 3 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 78,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG12 XVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG12 XVS registered?

HG12 XVS is a 2012 BMW 3, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is HG12 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 XVS shows 12 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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