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10 DX

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,939 mi
Last recorded55,939 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 DX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 55,939 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 55,342 miles

slight wear on osf tyre on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2023 52,997 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 50,896 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 48,923 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 48,453 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 48,452 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

squeal/rubbing from n/s/r wheel

Pass 27 Dec 2019 46,621 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 43,138 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 37,362 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 30,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 26,021 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 21,926 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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10 DX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc 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 10 DX, 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

How do I check the history of 10 DX?

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What year was 10 DX registered?

10 DX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is 10 DX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 10 DX 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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