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AJ12 CXS

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,957 mi
Last recorded164,957 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 164,957 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 164,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 162,929 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 157,110 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 152,955 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 149,721 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 146,734 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 142,788 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 131,825 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 131,825 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 112,566 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 94,857 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 94,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 62,909 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 CXS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CXS, 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 CXS registered?

AJ12 CXS is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is AJ12 CXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 CXS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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