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AJ12 XYO

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,532 mi
Last recorded129,532 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 129,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to inner edge ()

Pass 21 Jun 2024 122,368 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 122,368 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 116,716 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 109,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 109,920 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 102,744 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 102,741 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated. Also rear reg deteriorating (0.1 (d))

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 93,846 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears cant see through wheels to assess properly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake warning lamp is on dash advise further brake inspection o/s/r inner pad wear indicator close to disc cant see properly with wheel on

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items ...wet mot

Pass 22 Dec 2018 83,707 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated, pads not obviously worn down to indicator. Advise further inspection.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 74,413 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 64,536 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 56,753 miles

Items removed prior to test.

Fail 11 May 2016 56,753 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed prior to test.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 XYO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XYO, 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 XYO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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