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A10 JXM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,958 mi
Last recorded142,958 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 JXM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 142,958 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 142,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 132,282 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 132,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x1 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x3 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn smooth. plus has a cut,( no cords shown) . advise to change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 116,600 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 116,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc over heating

brake pads wire light on

Pass 21 Apr 2023 108,423 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 108,423 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 106,636 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2022 106,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2021 103,712 miles

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Tested when wet

Under body covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2020 103,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 100,122 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge(225/40R18(88w)) (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2019 100,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (255/35R18(90w)) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge(225/40R18(88w)) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 96,019 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 83,200 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 60,146 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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A10 JXM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A10 JXM, 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 A10 JXM registered?

A10 JXM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is A10 JXM safe to buy?

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