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AJ12 EUE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,369 mi
Last recorded129,369 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 EUE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 129,369 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 124,149 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 119,607 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 119,607 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 111,550 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 111,550 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 103,101 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 97,094 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 96,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 86,023 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 74,279 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 74,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2017 62,707 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 51,206 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,009 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 36,664 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 EUE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ12 EUE registered?

AJ12 EUE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AJ12 EUE safe to buy?

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