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MW12 JKE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,141 mi
Last recorded130,141 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 130,141 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 128,099 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 126,335 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 116,415 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 111,679 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 111,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/30x19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 102,783 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 102,782 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre pressure valve slightly perished and has a small split

Pass 3 Jul 2020 99,559 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 89,477 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 80,678 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 75,976 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 69,228 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 63,124 miles

All four tyres worn on edge!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2015 63,112 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four tyres worn on edge!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MW12 JKE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey 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 MW12 JKE, 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 JKE registered?

MW12 JKE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is MW12 JKE safe to buy?

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