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MK12 OUJ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,193 mi
Last recorded115,193 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 OUJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 115,193 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 115,193 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 109,353 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 101,170 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 84,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear seat,Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt!!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MK12 OUJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK12 OUJ, 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

How do I check the history of MK12 OUJ?

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What year was MK12 OUJ registered?

MK12 OUJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is MK12 OUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK12 OUJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MK12 OUJ have outstanding finance?

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