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822 JHU

2012 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,156 mi
Last recorded29,156 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration822 JHU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 29,156 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 28,414 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 28,414 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 27,086 miles

Nearside Front bellows split on front shock absorber

Fail 4 Jan 2024 27,086 miles

Nearside Front bellows split on front shock absorber

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 25,973 miles

Nearside Front dust cover split on shock absorber

Nearside Front washer jet not spraying correctly

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 23,516 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust bellows split. shock absorber still functions as it should.

Nearside washer jet incorrect spray pattern but supplies screen with enough liquid.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 23,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust bellows split. shock absorber still functions as it should.

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

Nearside washer jet incorrect spray pattern but supplies screen with enough liquid.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 20,942 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 20,271 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 17,765 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 17,549 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 16,239 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 13,870 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 11,210 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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822 JHU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,997cc petrol 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 822 JHU, 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 822 JHU registered?

822 JHU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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