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MJ62 UKA

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,523 mi
Last recorded129,523 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 129,523 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 117,591 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 101,012 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 85,934 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 78,205 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 78,205 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,570 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 45,363 miles

vehicle engine bay covers fitted restricting view

vehicle under trays fitted restricting view

Pass 12 Nov 2015 44,784 miles

near side rear door and wheel arch damaged due to bump

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 UKA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UKA, 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 UKA registered?

MJ62 UKA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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The MOT history for MJ62 UKA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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