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MT12 XKD

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,858 mi
Last recorded96,858 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 96,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 92,687 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 88,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 84,169 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 77,071 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 72,659 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 66,897 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 58,971 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 52,126 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 52,124 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,904 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,135 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 XKD 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 XKD, 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 XKD registered?

MT12 XKD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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