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MA12 XZJ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

140,818 mi
Last recorded140,818 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 XZJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2024 140,818 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 132,227 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 115,955 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 115,627 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 111,059 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 87,048 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread staring to get low

Fail 10 Jul 2018 87,048 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 73,707 miles

Brake light on dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Mark on paint n/s/r

Fail 28 Jun 2017 73,707 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 60,189 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 59,660 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,083 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 42,083 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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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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