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578 EXN

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,323 mi
Last recorded62,323 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration578 EXN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 62,323 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 58,962 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 55,624 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 51,539 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 51,538 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 47,699 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 47,699 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 42,514 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 37,681 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 31,927 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,270 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 23,382 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 18,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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578 EXN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 578 EXN, 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 578 EXN registered?

578 EXN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is 578 EXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 578 EXN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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