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MJ12 KOB

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,618 mi
Last recorded126,618 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 126,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 126,618 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 118,911 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 117,448 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 112,513 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 108,062 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 100,982 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2021 100,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 98,647 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 4 May 2019 89,106 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut Top Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn / Scrubbing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut Top Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn / Scrubbing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2019 89,106 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut Top Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn / Scrubbing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut Top Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn / Scrubbing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 76,421 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 22 May 2017 69,366 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 66,461 miles

body under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Aug 2015 55,738 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 KOB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KOB, 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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MJ12 KOB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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