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MJ12 ADX

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,440 mi
Last recorded89,440 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 ADX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 89,440 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 85,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm slight play' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 79,970 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 79,970 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 74,612 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 68,461 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 63,856 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 61,968 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 55,229 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 49,173 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 49,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 41,468 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 32,898 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,213 miles

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

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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MJ12 ADX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol 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 MJ12 ADX, 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 MJ12 ADX registered?

MJ12 ADX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is MJ12 ADX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ12 ADX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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