MOT Status
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154,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged bulge outter wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged bulge outter wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MT12 XAU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?
MT12 XAU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 June 2012.
Is MT12 XAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for MT12 XAU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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