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MT12 XAY

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,949 mi
Last recorded154,949 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 154,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 144,798 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 135,683 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 128,555 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 113,459 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 94,170 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 94,170 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 73,668 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 XAY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

MT12 XAY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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