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AJ12 NHG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,444 mi
Last recorded103,444 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 103,444 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 90,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 90,287 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 77,875 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 76,724 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All road (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 76,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All road (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 74,652 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Lightly Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 74,652 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Lightly Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 70,502 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Starting To Crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Starting To Crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 66,897 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 61,982 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,026 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 55,804 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 54,259 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 52,684 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 NHG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NHG, 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

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What year was AJ12 NHG registered?

AJ12 NHG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is AJ12 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 NHG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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