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AJ12 AZU

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

199,287 mi
Last recorded199,287 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 AZU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 199,287 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner outer treads worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine from pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bump stops deteriated

Pass 5 Dec 2024 193,841 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 191,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2022 179,393 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 170,153 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 164,402 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 139,860 miles

Front slight movement in front lower arm /brake reaction arm bushes

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear bumper damaged and covered in tape in near side area

Fail 5 Jul 2019 139,854 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front slight movement in front lower arm /brake reaction arm bushes

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear bumper damaged and covered in tape in near side area

Pass 30 May 2018 112,710 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 May 2018 112,710 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Front number plate slight damage

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jun 2017 85,424 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2017 85,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2016 62,737 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 47,115 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 47,115 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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AJ12 AZU 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 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 AJ12 AZU, 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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AJ12 AZU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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