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AJ12 ZSZ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,385 mi
Last recorded142,385 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 ZSZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2026 142,385 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 127,434 miles
Pass 5 May 2024 113,315 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 100,696 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 88,632 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 72,101 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 69,623 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,840 miles

Advise early replacement of n/s/r tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 53,852 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 39,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZSZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ZSZ, 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 ZSZ registered?

AJ12 ZSZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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