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MJ12 VNL

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

204,318 mi
Last recorded204,318 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 204,318 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under tray plastic wheel arch covers smart repair

Pass 15 Nov 2024 193,548 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 193,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Passenger's seat insecure all rear seats (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer walls slight damage[nearside and offside] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil covering components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake effort low reading on nearside

Pass 3 Nov 2023 188,546 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear inner edge

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 177,923 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear backbox missing where fitted as standard

Fail 3 Nov 2022 177,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear backbox missing where fitted as standard

Pass 19 Oct 2021 171,571 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 171,571 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 164,660 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 161,350 miles

bonnet catch require attention

drl and front side lights defective

osf lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2018 154,218 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front tyres inner edges badly scrubbed

Fail 28 Jun 2018 154,218 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front tyres inner edges badly scrubbed

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 139,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 120,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 97,540 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 VNL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 VNL, 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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MJ12 VNL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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