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MU10 ROY

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,810 mi
Last recorded94,810 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU10 ROY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 94,810 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 88,117 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 82,191 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2023 76,440 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 71,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 66,194 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 61,614 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 14 Feb 2019 52,924 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 52,055 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 45,976 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 38,714 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 32,779 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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MU10 ROY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MU10 ROY, 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 MU10 ROY registered?

MU10 ROY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 August 2012.

Is MU10 ROY safe to buy?

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