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MJ12 EOP

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,152 mi
Last recorded113,152 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 EOP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 113,152 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 101,794 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 91,105 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 83,432 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 83,432 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 73,564 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 61,732 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 61,495 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2020 59,557 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Mar 2020 59,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 55,153 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 47,458 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 37,141 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 25,391 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 14,142 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 14,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EOP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EOP, 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 EOP registered?

MJ12 EOP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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