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MJ12 OEY

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,947 mi
Last recorded112,947 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2023 112,947 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 97,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 92,646 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,468 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 89,468 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 75,285 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,924 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,989 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 61,987 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 55,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OEY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ12 OEY registered?

MJ12 OEY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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