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MJ12 OCH

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,165 mi
Last recorded149,165 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 OCH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 149,165 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 136,965 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 136,965 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 119,627 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 102,618 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 86,187 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 66,929 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,109 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 OCH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OCH, 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 OCH registered?

MJ12 OCH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is MJ12 OCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ12 OCH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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