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MS10 HYL

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,071 mi
Last recorded79,071 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS10 HYL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 79,071 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 59,515 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 59,511 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort park brake (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs outer edge/lip of discs have rust (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front outer edge of tyre worn

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face has corrosion/rust (3.5.1i)

Offside Front outer edge of tyre worn

Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,809 miles

signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake discs

small cuts to rear tyres but not deep enough to reach cord

wear to n/s/f o/s/f tyres on edges

Fail 6 Apr 2018 58,697 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake discs

small cuts to rear tyres but not deep enough to reach cord

wear to n/s/f o/s/f tyres on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,032 miles

signs of wear to rear brake pads

Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,876 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MS10 HYL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MS10 HYL, 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 MS10 HYL registered?

MS10 HYL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is MS10 HYL safe to buy?

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