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ML12 XYW

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,288 mi
Last recorded56,288 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 XYW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 56,288 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 53,808 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 50,320 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 47,502 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 43,104 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 40,681 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 36,095 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 31,302 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 26,770 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 23,089 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 18,158 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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ML12 XYW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ML12 XYW, 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

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What year was ML12 XYW registered?

ML12 XYW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is ML12 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 XYW shows 11 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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