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MT12 XBL

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,687 mi
Last recorded90,687 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 XBL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 90,687 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod arm has slight play ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower upper suspension arm, front bush. perishing/wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 77,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower upper suspension arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod arm has slight play ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower upper suspension arm, front bush. perishing/wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 72,506 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 68,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower upper suspension arm front bush worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower upper suspension arm front bush worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing and light lines across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 65,056 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 60,155 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 57,239 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 52,754 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,148 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 43,627 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 38,476 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 32,258 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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MT12 XBL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT12 XBL registered?

MT12 XBL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is MT12 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT12 XBL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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