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MJ03 LDO

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,526 mi
Last recorded79,526 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 LDO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 79,526 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 76,856 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 76,792 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both frontts (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 72,073 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 68,347 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 68,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2022 62,753 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 1718, 225/45/18 95V Run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 0416, Perishing, 225/45/18 91Y Run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.6mm, DOT 3114, Shredding on inner edge, 225/45/18 95V Winter tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Slight play in steering rack arm

Fail 16 Apr 2022 62,694 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 1718, 225/45/18 95V Run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 0416, Perishing, 225/45/18 91Y Run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.6mm, DOT 3114, Shredding on inner edge, 225/45/18 95V Winter tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Slight play in steering rack arm

Pass 21 Apr 2021 59,089 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 21 Apr 2021 59,089 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 53,407 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 50,564 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 44,612 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 38,187 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,964 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 19,896 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MJ03 LDO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ03 LDO, 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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MJ03 LDO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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