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MA53 WLS

2012 BMW 3 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,297 mi
Last recorded90,297 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 WLS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 90,297 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 82,601 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 82,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 74,357 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 69,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 63,913 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 57,792 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 54,652 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 43,483 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 37,836 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 31,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Feb 2016 24,538 miles

Nearside Front brake discs scored but not excessive

Pass 23 Feb 2015 18,787 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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MA53 WLS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MA53 WLS, 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 MA53 WLS registered?

MA53 WLS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is MA53 WLS safe to buy?

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