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AJ61 LXE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,831 mi
Last recorded97,831 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 LXE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 97,831 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 93,942 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 88,347 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 88,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 83,043 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 77,850 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 75,010 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 70,146 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,944 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 64,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 63,124 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 56,403 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 47,412 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 36,535 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 33,337 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 LXE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LXE, 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 AJ61 LXE registered?

AJ61 LXE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is AJ61 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 LXE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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