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MA12 XDV

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,563 mi
Last recorded148,563 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 XDV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 148,563 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 135,708 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 130,296 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 130,296 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 129,699 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 129,125 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 121,009 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 116,457 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 116,457 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2017 111,456 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2017 111,456 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 105,842 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 97,497 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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MA12 XDV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MA12 XDV, 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 MA12 XDV registered?

MA12 XDV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is MA12 XDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA12 XDV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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