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MT12 XKO

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,248 mi
Last recorded97,248 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2022 97,248 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 83,939 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

diff oil seal weeping slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2020 69,158 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 57,601 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 49,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2to3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 40,754 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,005 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seat belts

Pass 29 Jun 2015 28,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XKO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XKO, 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 XKO registered?

MT12 XKO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is MT12 XKO safe to buy?

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