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MT12 LXB

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,265 mi
Last recorded163,265 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 LXB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 163,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 159,471 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, lower front arm, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside, also slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

multiple trays/covers reducing inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2024 155,025 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also bump stop fitted incorrectly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal, diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive upper rear engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

multiple trays and covers reducing inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2023 148,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also bump stop fitted upside down (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust: heat shield insecure but not likely to be come detached

multiple undertrays reducing inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2022 142,525 miles

Exhaust: shield loose/insecure but not likely to become detached. across fuel tank

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe, deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rough when rotated (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside, nearside worn close to legal limit and offside worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

multiple undertrays reducing inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2021 137,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System loose, flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside, edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rough on rotating (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 133,606 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Multiple undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 127,100 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 127,100 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 127,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 114,872 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 86,763 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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MT12 LXB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MT12 LXB, 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 MT12 LXB registered?

MT12 LXB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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