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AJ61 JVA

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,915 mi
Last recorded71,915 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 JVA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 71,915 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 71,906 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside headlamp emits a slightly unclear beam

Pass 10 Mar 2025 65,563 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 63,262 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 61,098 miles

exhaust clamp broken

Fail 22 Mar 2023 61,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 25 Mar 2022 58,323 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 55,116 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,991 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 48,131 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 48,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,309 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,744 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 31,763 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 31,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2015 31,710 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 31,658 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 JVA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ61 JVA, 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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AJ61 JVA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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