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MJ02 HOE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,512 mi
Last recorded70,512 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 HOE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 70,512 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 64,945 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

Fail 17 May 2024 64,945 miles

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

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 20 May 2023 60,758 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 19 May 2022 57,171 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 53,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2021 53,756 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 51,738 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 47,318 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 42,420 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 37,762 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 37,762 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 32,980 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre has nail it tread - Puncture?

Pass 27 Jun 2015 29,655 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 26,267 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MJ02 HOE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ02 HOE, 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 MJ02 HOE registered?

MJ02 HOE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is MJ02 HOE safe to buy?

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