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AJ12 XAX

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,295 mi
Last recorded110,295 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 110,295 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 105,140 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 98,856 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 98,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 93,870 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 90,215 miles

FRONT & REAR PADS JUST OFF SENORS

Fail 29 Jul 2019 90,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 78,019 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 78,017 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 58,899 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 47,454 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,147 miles

both rear tyrs wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,811 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 XAX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

AJ12 XAX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is AJ12 XAX safe to buy?

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