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MJ12 YAV

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,028 mi
Last recorded143,028 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 143,028 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 132,697 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 119,648 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 119,611 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,206 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 76,881 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 72,918 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 65,577 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 65,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 55,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 42,359 miles

emissions to clean to record

Fail 23 Jul 2015 42,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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 YAV 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 75%.

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 YAV, 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 YAV registered?

MJ12 YAV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 July 2012.

Is MJ12 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ12 YAV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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