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MA12 XYP

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,336 mi
Last recorded52,336 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 XYP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 52,336 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 48,735 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Mar 2024 46,834 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 44,170 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 42,667 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 40,171 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 40,171 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 38,945 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 33,303 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 33,301 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 31,090 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 31,090 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 29,009 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 23,300 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 16,394 miles

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

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

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 XYP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYP, 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

How do I check the history of MA12 XYP?

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What year was MA12 XYP registered?

MA12 XYP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is MA12 XYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA12 XYP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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