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MJ12 VKP

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,546 mi
Last recorded177,546 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 VKP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 177,546 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 153,225 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 153,225 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 116,276 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 111,950 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 111,950 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 97,508 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 82,910 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,252 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 70,395 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 70,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 62,254 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 52,943 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 42,401 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 42,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VKP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VKP, 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 VKP registered?

MJ12 VKP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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