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102 XUY

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,516 mi
Last recorded97,516 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration102 XUY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 97,516 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 91,034 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2024 83,608 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 76,907 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 71,627 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 71,627 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 63,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 50,367 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 39,598 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 33,534 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel is slightly buckled/misshaped

Offside steering rack end has slight free play

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,837 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 19,949 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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102 XUY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 102 XUY, 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 102 XUY registered?

102 XUY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is 102 XUY safe to buy?

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