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MJ62 EWH

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,730 mi
Last recorded108,730 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 EWH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 108,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.76mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper and light damaged but not likely to cause injury

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect drivers side seems still passengers seems soft but unsure which is right (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 99,605 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 95,766 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 88,111 miles

slight play o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 5 Mar 2019 88,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

slight play o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 15 Nov 2017 80,176 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 69,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,376 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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MJ62 EWH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ62 EWH, 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 MJ62 EWH registered?

MJ62 EWH is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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