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MW12 JHO

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,128 mi
Last recorded123,128 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 JHO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 123,128 miles

Offside Front DRL not working

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 123,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front DRL not working

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 120,596 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 116,528 miles

Offside DRL not working

Fail 7 Mar 2024

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside DRL not working

Pass 3 Mar 2023 112,067 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 112,067 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 108,365 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 108,364 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside park brake low reading

Pass 25 Feb 2021 100,999 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 94,117 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 86,954 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 10 Nov 2017 83,358 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 83,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 76,085 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,406 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 56,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MW12 JHO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MW12 JHO, 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 MW12 JHO registered?

MW12 JHO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is MW12 JHO safe to buy?

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