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MJ12 BXO

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,083 mi
Last recorded155,083 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 BXO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 155,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 155,073 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 142,638 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 142,247 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 129,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 129,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 116,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 104,073 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 99,179 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Inner road wheel welded in three places

Fail 5 Feb 2021 99,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid / Hand brake warning light illuminated

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Inner road wheel welded in three places

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 90,294 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! Rear Tyres BALD ! On inner edges and 4.5mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 90,294 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH ! (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! Rear Tyres BALD ! On inner edges and 4.5mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 79,309 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 79,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 66,414 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 66,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,828 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,979 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,057 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on inner edge

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 BXO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MJ12 BXO, 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 MJ12 BXO registered?

MJ12 BXO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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