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12 MAJ

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,288 mi
Last recorded71,288 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 MAJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 71,288 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 64,795 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 57,912 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 50,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 42,717 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 37,171 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 29,545 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 21,403 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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12 MAJ is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2015 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 64,004 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 12 MAJ, 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 11 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 12 MAJ registered?

12 MAJ is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 November 2015.

Is 12 MAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 MAJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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