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MT12 XAJ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,685 mi
Last recorded110,685 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 XAJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 110,685 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 103,758 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 94,542 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 2/3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front tyres low on pressure valve caps sized on

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2016 94,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 2/3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front tyres low on pressure valve caps sized on

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2015 75,526 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen damaged in zone a not in drivers view of the road

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 XAJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT12 XAJ, 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 XAJ registered?

MT12 XAJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is MT12 XAJ safe to buy?

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