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AJ61 LXY

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,424 mi
Last recorded96,424 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 LXY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 96,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front head light has water on the lens

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 91,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front water inside lamp unit

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 91,969 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front water inside lamp unit

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 86,347 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 81,003 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 75,346 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 70,202 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 61,853 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 54,112 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 48,411 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 48,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 29,608 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 20,979 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 20,979 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 LXY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LXY, 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 LXY registered?

AJ61 LXY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is AJ61 LXY safe to buy?

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