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AJ12 LFL

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,494 mi
Last recorded149,494 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 LFL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 149,494 miles

All rear seat belts not checked. Unavailable.

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 18W (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 149,494 miles

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

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

All rear seat belts not checked. Unavailable.

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 18W (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 139,617 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OIL LEAK

Pass 2 Aug 2018 130,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 117,714 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,588 miles

Rear registration plate has delaminated & character faded in-colour

Under-tray & engine cover hinders view to some testable items

o/s front tyre has a tear (marked)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 68,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2015 68,849 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,345 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 LFL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LFL, 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 LFL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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