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HV12 JCU

2012 BMW 328

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,005 mi
Last recorded71,005 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 32863,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 JCU
MakeBMW
Model328
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 71,005 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 71,005 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 70,228 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 70,228 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 68,997 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 67,004 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 67,004 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 64,578 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 62,478 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 60,829 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Jul 2019 60,829 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2018 52,597 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 41,647 miles

n/s/r tyre is bald on the inner egde

Pass 15 Jun 2016 32,873 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 23,976 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,578 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 328?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 8
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8
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HV12 JCU is a 2012 BMW 328 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW 328 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 63,604 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 328 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV12 JCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 328 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 328 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV12 JCU registered?

HV12 JCU is a 2012 BMW 328, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is HV12 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 JCU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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