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MJ12 TZT

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

149,529 mi
Last recorded149,529 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 TZT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 149,529 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 147,407 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 144,313 miles

Offside Front arch liner damaged/insecure

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 144,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front arch liner damaged/insecure

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 142,547 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 139,504 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 129,279 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 120,440 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 86,300 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 57,900 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 53,895 miles

trigger point not met and outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 42,754 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

nearside front tyre worn low

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

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 TZT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TZT, 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 TZT registered?

MJ12 TZT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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The MOT history for MJ12 TZT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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