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AJ12 YSM

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,089 mi
Last recorded170,089 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YSM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 170,089 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 170,089 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 170,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated/delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 157,288 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 139,149 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 125,892 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 111,117 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear lamp cracked

tape securing nearside rear lamp

Fail 3 Nov 2020 100,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside rear lamp cracked

tape securing nearside rear lamp

Pass 16 May 2019 84,567 miles
Pass 27 May 2018 76,211 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,947 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 70,947 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 63,853 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,809 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 44,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside 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 YSM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YSM, 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 YSM is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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