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AJ12 XZT

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,200 mi
Last recorded57,200 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 57,200 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 54,192 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 54,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 51,603 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 51,603 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 51,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush NSF strut top worn and rubber for spring mount adrift (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 47,763 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 47,763 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,107 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 43,318 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 40,280 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 40,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 36,444 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 32,574 miles

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

stickers on windscreen outside view of driver

Pass 19 Jul 2016 27,342 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 21,111 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 21,111 miles

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

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 XZT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ12 XZT registered?

AJ12 XZT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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The MOT history for AJ12 XZT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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