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AJ62 AUW

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,285 mi
Last recorded146,285 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 AUW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 146,285 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 133,522 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 120,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 110,850 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 110,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 98,638 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 98,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 89,874 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 74,835 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,645 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 57,525 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 40,534 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 37,428 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around outer edges.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 21,429 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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AJ62 AUW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ62 AUW, 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 AJ62 AUW registered?

AJ62 AUW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 November 2012.

Is AJ62 AUW safe to buy?

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