MOT Status
ValidMileage
193,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear shocks (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.
The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions to clean to test - limit 0.57
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine covers under trays fitted
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MV12 LOJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MV12 LOJ, 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 MV12 LOJ registered?
MV12 LOJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 March 2012.
Is MV12 LOJ safe to buy?
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