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AJ62 DWP

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,262 mi
Last recorded197,262 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 197,262 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 187,791 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 177,136 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 168,799 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 156,944 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 146,034 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 134,222 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 134,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 122,209 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 108,591 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 100,644 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 100,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 97,201 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Dec 2016 97,201 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Nov 2015 78,625 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 78,625 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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 DWP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ62 DWP registered?

AJ62 DWP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is AJ62 DWP safe to buy?

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