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MJ12 TZE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,933 mi
Last recorded131,933 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 131,933 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2023 131,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition 400mm crack coming from pillar across the centre of windscreen through "Zone B" (3.2 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Alloy wheel rim welded up on inner edge

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in "Zone B" less than 10mm's (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2mm's (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror unit has screws through it

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in "Zone A" less than 10mm's (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2mm's (5.2.3 (e))

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2022 106,324 miles

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2021 88,377 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 86,324 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2019 80,614 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 69,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 69,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 59,706 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer shoulders

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 43,209 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 26,203 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 26,175 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 TZE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TZE, 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 TZE registered?

MJ12 TZE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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