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AJ62 BBB

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,440 mi
Last recorded139,440 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 BBB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 139,440 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 130,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 121,648 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front banana arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 115,005 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 114,994 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/40r18 left rear tyre 225/45 r 18 (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 108,265 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 90,873 miles

front pads wearing

Fail 28 Jul 2021 90,873 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front pads wearing

Pass 3 Apr 2020 73,079 miles

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

Under-tray/covers fitted obstructing testable items

Fail 3 Apr 2020 73,079 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Under-tray/covers fitted obstructing testable items

Pass 28 Mar 2019 66,453 miles

Front both tyres becoming low on tread ; worn on edges

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 58,816 miles

Rear both tyres becoming low on tread n/s2+mm o/s 3mm

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2018 58,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear both tyres becoming low on tread n/s2+mm o/s 3mm

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 49,417 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 49,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 35,603 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 32,696 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 BBB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AJ62 BBB, 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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AJ62 BBB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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