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MT12 JFA

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,375 mi
Last recorded144,375 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 JFA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 144,375 miles

Front Rad support loose but not likely to become detached

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 135,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front rad support loose but not likely to become detached

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 135,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front rad support loose but not likely to become detached

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 123,987 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 May 2023 112,851 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 100,936 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 98,348 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 90,464 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 85,804 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2018 85,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 80,517 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,002 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 58,132 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MT12 JFA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MT12 JFA, 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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MT12 JFA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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