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A3 JNU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,423 mi
Last recorded131,423 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 JNU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 131,423 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 12 Aug 2024 127,464 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 120,241 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 109,943 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 10 Aug 2021 99,381 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 90,895 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 83,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2019 83,530 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 71,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2017 58,810 miles

ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS ARE CLEARLY DEFECTIVE. USING THE HEADLAMPS IN "AUTO" MODE WILL DAZZLE OTHER ROAD USERS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 May 2017 58,810 miles

ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS ARE CLEARLY DEFECTIVE. USING THE HEADLAMPS IN "AUTO" MODE WILL DAZZLE OTHER ROAD USERS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Rectified PRS (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Rectified PRS (1.8)

Fail 24 May 2017 58,748 miles

Emissions not tested over filled with oil (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right only on full auto (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 48,493 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 40,776 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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A3 JNU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 JNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A3 JNU registered?

A3 JNU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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The MOT history for A3 JNU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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