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AJ12 ZFB

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,123 mi
Last recorded134,123 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 134,123 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 128,907 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 124,591 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 121,448 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 119,202 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2021 117,494 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 115,425 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2019 111,861 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 105,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 99,942 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 95,113 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.01K T/C

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Pass 21 Jul 2015 86,050 miles

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

Front wiper smearing

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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 ZFB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFB, 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 ZFB registered?

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

Is AJ12 ZFB safe to buy?

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