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MJ04 BOY

2012 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,958 mi
Last recorded47,958 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 BOY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 47,958 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 38,127 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 38,123 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 36,656 miles

parking brake travel

Fail 5 Jan 2024 36,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake travel

Pass 30 Dec 2022 35,705 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 33,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 32,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 31,490 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 29,575 miles

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

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

handbrake adjustment req`d

Pass 6 Dec 2017 27,015 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 22,682 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 22,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 16,987 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

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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MJ04 BOY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MJ04 BOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ04 BOY registered?

MJ04 BOY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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