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AJ12 SOE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,862 mi
Last recorded167,862 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 SOE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 167,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 167,828 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 146,521 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 139,625 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 131,922 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 123,122 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 115,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted so not all components checked

Pass 16 Jan 2020 109,237 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 98,901 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,601 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 82,015 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 75,680 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 75,680 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 60 16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 68,498 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 SOE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SOE, 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 SOE registered?

AJ12 SOE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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