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MJ12 EXO

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,727 mi
Last recorded57,727 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 EXO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 57,727 miles

Brake pad warning on but pads good

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 57,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/30x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning on but pads good

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 51,006 miles

both front headlight washer covers slightly damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2020 50,957 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

both front headlight washer covers slightly damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2019 48,196 miles

Offside Front headlight washer clover slightly damage

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges advise replacement

Fail 31 Oct 2019 48,158 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front headlight washer clover slightly damage

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges advise replacement

Pass 21 Oct 2018 45,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 41,024 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2016 36,906 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 36,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 31,289 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 26,314 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 EXO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EXO, 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 EXO registered?

MJ12 EXO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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