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AJ12 OYT

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,603 mi
Last recorded196,603 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 196,603 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 195,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding repair

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 193,090 miles

Nearside Rear Fractured wheel has been alloy welded and painted over

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Fractured wheel (in 2 places) has been alloy welded and painted over

Fail 26 Jul 2023 193,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2022 189,223 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 179,805 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 179,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 171,898 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 158,476 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 141,232 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 20 Jul 2017 124,650 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 124,646 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 105,379 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in tread

Rear brake pads worn 3-4mm

Pass 27 May 2015 82,418 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 OYT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OYT, 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 OYT registered?

AJ12 OYT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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