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MT12 XKS

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,902 mi
Last recorded98,902 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 XKS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 98,902 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 96,763 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 92,558 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 87,373 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 79,766 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 71,060 miles

slight play in steering rack o/s

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 21 Jul 2020 65,521 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 60,623 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 53,000 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2018 53,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,026 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 37,296 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 27,930 miles

offside front tyre outer edge bald

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 XKS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

MT12 XKS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is MT12 XKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT12 XKS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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