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AJ61 DKO

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,082 mi
Last recorded98,082 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 DKO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 98,082 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 98,082 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 81,622 miles

Nearside Rear brake anti rattle plate missing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cuts also present. (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components.

Wear lips developing on both front brake disc edges.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 63,563 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,622 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2014 37,580 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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AJ61 DKO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ61 DKO, 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 AJ61 DKO registered?

AJ61 DKO is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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