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AJ12 XAY

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,193 mi
Last recorded139,193 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 139,193 miles

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

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

engine undertray accident damaged.

Fail 20 Dec 2021 139,177 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine undertray accident damaged.

Pass 30 Nov 2020 131,205 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 118,945 miles

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

Offside Front only run-flat tyre fitted to vehicle

Fail 13 Dec 2019 118,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front only run-flat tyre fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2018 104,927 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 100,038 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 75,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 30mm (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,630 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XAY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

AJ12 XAY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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