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AJ61 MZY

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,856 mi
Last recorded125,856 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 MZY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 125,856 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 119,264 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 119,264 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 113,783 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 107,025 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 102,326 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 98,140 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 94,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Feb 2019 89,563 miles

no emission detected time of test trays fitted under body can not check some testable components

Pass 24 Feb 2018 84,623 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 76,042 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 63,539 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 47,991 miles

diesel smoke emissions too low to obtain a metered reading.

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 MZY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MZY, 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 MZY registered?

AJ61 MZY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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The MOT history for AJ61 MZY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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