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MJ12 YAE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,334 mi
Last recorded174,334 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 174,334 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR & OSR (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 174,334 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR & OSR (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 161,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 161,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 148,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 148,558 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17V Michlin (Fitted) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 141,730 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 141,730 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 130,561 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 15 Mar 2022 130,310 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Mar 2021 123,020 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 120,953 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 117,583 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 112,952 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 108,472 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 102,791 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 91,907 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 91,907 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 YAE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YAE, 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 YAE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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