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MX54 NJX

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,544 mi
Last recorded81,544 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 NJX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 81,544 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 81,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2024 69,402 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 69,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 59,128 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 39,826 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 36,182 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 36,182 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 32,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 27,660 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 25,893 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 25,893 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 24,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 21,054 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 17,816 miles

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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MX54 NJX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MX54 NJX, 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 MX54 NJX registered?

MX54 NJX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is MX54 NJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX54 NJX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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