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MJ12 GSO

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,516 mi
Last recorded97,516 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 97,516 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 95,941 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 92,455 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 86,452 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 81,250 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front near side fog light lose

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 76,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner pads look low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 74,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both rear (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 68,104 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Fail 9 Apr 2019 68,103 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Pass 6 Apr 2018 60,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 60,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 52,452 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp adrift

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,476 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on raised outer edges 225 45 17 W continental runflat

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 GSO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GSO, 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 GSO registered?

MJ12 GSO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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