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A26 JOO

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,911 mi
Last recorded83,911 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 JOO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 83,911 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 83,911 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 75,875 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 75,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 69,452 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 65,750 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 62,046 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 56,911 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 51,205 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 49,739 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 46,249 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 38,629 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 30,301 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 24,346 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 18,871 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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A26 JOO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A26 JOO, 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 A26 JOO registered?

A26 JOO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is A26 JOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 JOO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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