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11 XFO

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,674 mi
Last recorded111,674 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 XFO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 111,674 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2025 101,713 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 90,915 miles

Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Both sides corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 84,778 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 77,034 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 71,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2021 71,658 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2020 66,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 225/45r17 R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 34/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 56,294 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 49,401 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 43,443 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 34,855 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 25,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn slightly

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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11 XFO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol 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 11 XFO, 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

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What year was 11 XFO registered?

11 XFO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is 11 XFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 11 XFO 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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