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MA12 XYY

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,784 mi
Last recorded110,784 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 XYY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 110,784 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 98,939 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 98,667 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 82,281 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 67,723 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 52,974 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 52,974 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 40,111 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 38,438 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 34,019 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 29,003 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 24,073 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,765 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint.

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 XYY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYY, 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 XYY registered?

MA12 XYY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is MA12 XYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA12 XYY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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