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AJ12 LFB

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,082 mi
Last recorded68,082 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 LFB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 68,082 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 68,082 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 64,005 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 17 May 2024 64,005 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 9 Jun 2023 61,587 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 60,953 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 60,568 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 60,362 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 60,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,011 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 58,011 miles

Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 56,614 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 56,612 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 50,073 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 50,073 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" flat (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" flat (8.2.2)

Item removed from screen

344/455/434/444 no Spr

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LFB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LFB, 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 LFB registered?

AJ12 LFB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is AJ12 LFB safe to buy?

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