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MA12 MJE

2012 BMW 320D

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,938 mi
Last recorded132,938 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 320D74,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 MJE
MakeBMW
Model320D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 132,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 120,454 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 111,358 miles

NSF bumper damage-Recommend repair

Fail 7 Sep 2023 111,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

NSF bumper damage-Recommend repair

Pass 22 Sep 2022 96,594 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))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 96,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 13 Sep 2021 83,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge(225/50R17RF) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 83,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge(225/50R17RF) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 72,256 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 72,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 68,095 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 68,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 58,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,797 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,829 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 45,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,269 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 320D?

Based on 680 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
6,719
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2
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MA12 MJE is a 2012 BMW 320D in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 320D models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 74,110 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 320D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA12 MJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 320D typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 320D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MA12 MJE is a 2012 BMW 320D, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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