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AJ61 FGN

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,841 mi
Last recorded51,841 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FGN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 51,841 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 46,741 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 38,834 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 36,133 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 32,883 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 32,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 30,578 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 29,712 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 25,924 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 23,196 miles

interior mirror loose, fell down when testing brake efficiency

Pass 28 Dec 2016 20,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 17,416 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 13,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FGN is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FGN, 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 FGN registered?

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

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