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AJ62 BAV

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,449 mi
Last recorded132,449 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 BAV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 132,449 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 121,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2022 108,864 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 98,517 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 91,625 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 91,625 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 79,049 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 54,998 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 50,418 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 44,814 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 35,671 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 BAV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BAV, 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 BAV registered?

AJ62 BAV is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is AJ62 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 BAV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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