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MJ62 SVU

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,624 mi
Last recorded139,624 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 SVU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 139,624 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 135,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 131,674 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 127,598 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 122,835 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 115,935 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 101,300 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 82,086 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 82,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 74,078 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 7 Aug 2017 70,308 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 64,884 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 58,785 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 SVU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SVU, 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 SVU registered?

MJ62 SVU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is MJ62 SVU safe to buy?

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