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A16 JJM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,208 mi
Last recorded54,208 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 JJM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 54,208 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 49,605 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 49,591 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 49,304 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 46,596 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Possible play in the rack

Pass 20 Sep 2021 43,021 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 43,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 40,106 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 37,238 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2018 32,395 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 26 Sep 2017 28,419 miles

Nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 23,477 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 18,572 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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A16 JJM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 A16 JJM, 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 A16 JJM registered?

A16 JJM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is A16 JJM safe to buy?

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