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AJ12 CWV

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

197,752 mi
Last recorded197,752 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 CWV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 197,752 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 182,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 172,575 miles

Chip In Screen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Light lens insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Springs Corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2024 172,575 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Chip In Screen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Light lens insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Springs Corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 156,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2022 142,446 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 133,574 miles

Lower full underside body protection fitted obscuring full view

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower underside has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2020 131,505 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 127,541 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 123,349 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 117,334 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,596 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,684 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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 CWV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 AJ12 CWV, 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 CWV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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