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AJ61 OJR

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,878 mi
Last recorded192,878 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 OJR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 192,878 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 175,589 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 175,497 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft bearing housing insecure drive shaft seems to be out slightly on osr and diff is leaking oil from it almost dripping no similar gap on the nearside rear diff (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is worn to cord layer on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front discs scored

Nearside Front headlight pattern almost gone

bonnet catch sticking when opening bonnet had to pull bonnet

handbrake was pulled right up but wheels kept spinning on brake test

whole undertray wet with oil

Offside Front wheel fouls against suspension arm on full lock left

Pass 4 Apr 2024 161,657 miles

Offside Front Body damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 146,980 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted limiting the view of testable items

Fail 11 Apr 2023 146,980 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35r18 pirelli p zero run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted limiting the view of testable items

Pass 1 Apr 2022 135,080 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 122,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also cut outer sidewall + worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2020 109,842 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 98,864 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 87,560 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35 18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 87,560 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40 18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35 18 (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,269 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 60,791 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,885 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 OJR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OJR, 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 OJR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 February 2012.

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