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AJ12 EWG

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,290 mi
Last recorded140,290 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 EWG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 140,290 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 132,800 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 125,406 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 118,730 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 112,797 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 109,892 miles

Emissions 0.02

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2017 102,278 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 102,278 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 98,095 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 80,700 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 EWG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EWG, 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

How do I check the history of AJ12 EWG?

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What year was AJ12 EWG registered?

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

Is AJ12 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 EWG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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