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AJ12 MYW

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,935 mi
Last recorded114,935 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 MYW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 114,935 miles

Brake warning light on, pads ok

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2024 108,987 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 108,984 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 102,095 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18RF 3mm worn inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18RF 3mm worn inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 102,094 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18RF 3mm worn inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18RF 3mm worn inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 95,980 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 225-40-18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 90,417 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 90,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 87,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-40-18 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 83,951 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 7 Oct 2019 83,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 7 Jul 2018 75,798 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 67,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 56,979 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2015 41,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MYW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MYW, 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 MYW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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