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RA12 UJM

2012 BMW 328

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,805 mi
Last recorded41,805 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 32863,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 UJM
MakeBMW
Model328
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 41,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 41,805 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 36,255 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 30,327 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 30,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 25,758 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 25,758 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 20,937 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 16,959 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 16,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2020 11,222 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 5,817 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 463 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 138 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 328?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 8
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8
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RA12 UJM is a 2012 BMW 328 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 BMW 328 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 63,604 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 328 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA12 UJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 328 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 328 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RA12 UJM registered?

RA12 UJM is a 2012 BMW 328, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is RA12 UJM safe to buy?

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