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MJ12 OEH

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,662 mi
Last recorded183,662 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 183,662 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 166,789 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 160,585 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 160,582 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 146,718 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 132,132 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 132,122 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 118,342 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 118,208 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play at rack (knuckle) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 98,250 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 79,916 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 May 2019 79,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2018 64,786 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 51,530 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 41,690 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 24,870 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 OEH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEH, 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 OEH registered?

MJ12 OEH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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