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MJ12 BZM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,858 mi
Last recorded146,858 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 146,858 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in screen

Pass 8 May 2025 135,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

chip on screen

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2024 124,924 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 112,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2022 106,748 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 102,290 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 89,860 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 89,860 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick replace pads message on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed at edge of tread split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2018 78,595 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre tread worn bald outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2017 69,738 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 55,105 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc badly scored and worn but does not effect efficiency

brake pad low warning light illuminated on dash due to front pads worn to sensor

Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,112 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 BZM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BZM, 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 BZM registered?

MJ12 BZM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 May 2012.

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