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MJ12 VPA

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,023 mi
Last recorded123,023 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 VPA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 123,023 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 110,883 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 110,883 miles

Offside Front Inner Speed limiter set speed incorrect (7.10 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 98,632 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 82,000 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 71,611 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 65,365 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 65,365 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 57,405 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 43,579 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 40,353 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 28,684 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 21,458 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 21,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 16,405 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 VPA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPA, 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 VPA registered?

MJ12 VPA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is MJ12 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ12 VPA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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