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MJ12 OED

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,729 mi
Last recorded146,729 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 146,729 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 146,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 118,644 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 95,886 miles

Front wipers juddering/smearing

Fail 13 May 2016 95,886 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front wipers juddering/smearing

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 May 2015 74,341 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 May 2015 74,340 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OED is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OED, 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 OED registered?

MJ12 OED is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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