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AJ12 TZG

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,655 mi
Last recorded144,655 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 TZG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 144,655 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 144,655 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 138,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside head lamp poor and beam image poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both damp and bump stops in poor condition (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 137,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 131,184 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Fail 5 Jun 2023 131,184 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2022 123,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 118,302 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2019 112,582 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 103,660 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 93,626 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 85,391 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 78,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 78,657 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 TZG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 TZG, 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 TZG is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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