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MA53 JAY

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,565 mi
Last recorded98,565 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 JAY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 98,565 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 94,781 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 87,678 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 80,145 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 71,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2020 65,200 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 65,199 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 58,106 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 49,462 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Mar 2019 49,462 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner and outer edges tread reading 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner and outer edges tread reading 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 31,210 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 23,851 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 18,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MA53 JAY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA53 JAY, 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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What year was MA53 JAY registered?

MA53 JAY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is MA53 JAY safe to buy?

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