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AJ12 EVD

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,493 mi
Last recorded142,493 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 142,493 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 142,493 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 136,663 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 130,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on

Fail 31 Jul 2017 130,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on

Pass 5 Aug 2016 104,700 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

movement in n/s/f suspension front lower arm inner bush

some binding to rear wheels when rotated

Fail 5 Aug 2016 104,700 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

movement in n/s/f suspension front lower arm inner bush

some binding to rear wheels when rotated

Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing 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 EVD is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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