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AA12 SJM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,339 mi
Last recorded81,339 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA12 SJM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 81,339 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 77,512 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 75,332 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 71,578 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 64,472 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked but ok.

Pass 15 Feb 2021 59,689 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 58,043 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,886 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 45,540 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 38,665 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,933 miles

Nail in NSR tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 23,271 miles

NSF Tyre worn on outer edge

OSF Tyre bald on outer edge

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 23,271 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF Tyre worn on outer edge

OSF Tyre bald on outer edge

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AA12 SJM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AA12 SJM, 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 AA12 SJM registered?

AA12 SJM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AA12 SJM safe to buy?

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