MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,818 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Body not fully secure Mirror (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge bald and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 1 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4to 1 outer edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light indicator faulty (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 1 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4to 1 outer edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Rear tyre tread staring to get low
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear tyre tread staring to get low
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake light on dash
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Mark on paint n/s/r
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brake light on dash
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Mark on paint n/s/r
Engine cover fitted.
Under tray fitted.
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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MA12 XZJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 MA12 XZJ, 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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MA12 XZJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 April 2012.
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