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AJ12 CXD

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,980 mi
Last recorded87,980 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 87,980 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 87,980 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 85,823 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to the limit on the outer edge

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 73,393 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 73,133 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on the inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2022 68,213 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on the outer tread

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on the inner tread

Fail 22 Mar 2022 68,213 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on the outer tread

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on the inner tread

Pass 16 Mar 2021 64,456 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 60,536 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 60,535 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low braking effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 54,508 miles

offside rear tyre tread worn close to the legal limit

Pass 14 Feb 2018 48,870 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on the outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2017 44,234 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing

Pass 27 Feb 2016 36,845 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 30,841 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 CXD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 CXD, 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 AJ12 CXD registered?

AJ12 CXD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is AJ12 CXD safe to buy?

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