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MJ12 TZF

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,566 mi
Last recorded127,566 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 TZF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 127,566 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 125,254 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 121,836 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 118,951 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 117,879 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 117,873 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 115,909 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 115,904 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 114,599 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 102,122 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 95,416 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 83,964 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Jun 2017 83,964 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2016 69,421 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,649 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 47,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TZF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red 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 TZF, 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 TZF registered?

MJ12 TZF is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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