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AJ62 CZR

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,118 mi
Last recorded102,118 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 CZR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 102,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Transparent sunstrip fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2025 98,402 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 98,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 83,223 miles

Central Front Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker in screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 73,108 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened front link damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 73,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened front link damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 68,043 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 64,412 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 64,412 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 60,983 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 51,703 miles

all tyres 4mm

stone chips zone b

Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,846 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 47,846 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 41,487 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 28,525 miles

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

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 CZR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CZR, 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 CZR registered?

AJ62 CZR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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