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AJ12 XZW

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,910 mi
Last recorded176,910 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 176,910 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 176,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 163,223 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 142,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

door sill covers are fitted

engine undertrays and covers are fitted

front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2015 131,036 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 XZW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 XZW, 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 XZW registered?

AJ12 XZW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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