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AJ12 EUK

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,633 mi
Last recorded101,633 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 EUK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2026 101,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 96,038 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 89,499 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 81,245 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 74,120 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 66,564 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 56,266 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 50,125 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 40,650 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 29,279 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 15,995 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 13,193 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 EUK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EUK, 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 EUK registered?

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

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