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MJ12 BZH

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,494 mi
Last recorded104,494 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 BZH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 104,494 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 104,494 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 92,796 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 92,794 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, also inner and outer edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, inner and outer edges wearing low, also inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 74,835 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 66,279 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 66,257 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low impact damage. support brackets broken (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 54,965 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,553 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 44,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 31,584 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 16,433 miles

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 BZH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BZH, 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 BZH registered?

MJ12 BZH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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