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AJ62 EJA

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,639 mi
Last recorded83,639 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 EJA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2026 83,639 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 79,837 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 75,681 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 71,537 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 66,461 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 65,846 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 63,297 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 55,069 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 48,986 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 36,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake Disc corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake Disc corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 26,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

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 EJA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJA, 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 EJA registered?

AJ62 EJA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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