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MJ12 BYG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,997 mi
Last recorded143,997 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 143,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 125,456 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 115,459 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 106,226 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 106,171 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror danglers ()

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly onouter edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,023 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 87,737 miles

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2016 87,737 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,587 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread

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 BYG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BYG, 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 BYG registered?

MJ12 BYG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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