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MJ12 EXN

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,127 mi
Last recorded185,127 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 EXN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 185,127 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 24 Aug 2024 175,011 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 166,781 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 155,045 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 143,217 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 140,248 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2019 136,503 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 131,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (225/50r17 run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 4 Aug 2017 119,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2255017 runflat 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 108,937 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 104,092 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 80,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge advise replacement

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 EXN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ12 EXN registered?

MJ12 EXN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is MJ12 EXN safe to buy?

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