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MT12 XPG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,397 mi
Last recorded165,397 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 165,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 159,772 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 159,756 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HEAVILY scored! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 154,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 148,257 miles

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Park brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 20 Feb 2023 148,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Park brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Jan 2022 141,239 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 133,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 133,407 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 114,265 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 94,032 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Fail 2 Aug 2018 94,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Engine covers/undertrays

Pass 31 Jul 2017 71,637 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 50,329 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 50,329 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 34,309 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 XPG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPG, 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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MT12 XPG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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