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MT12 XPC

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

264,786 mi
Last recorded264,786 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2019 264,786 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 244,902 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2018 241,671 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 224,573 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2017 203,991 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 184,590 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 161,910 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 141,274 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 118,878 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 107,415 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades smearing

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 XPC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XPC, 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 XPC registered?

MT12 XPC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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