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AJ62 ENW

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,013 mi
Last recorded143,013 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2026 143,013 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 133,949 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 125,261 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 116,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 108,109 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 100,802 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 95,635 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 88,621 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 81,691 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 74,666 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 67,018 miles

edge wear on both front tyres

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 ENW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 ENW, 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 ENW registered?

AJ62 ENW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is AJ62 ENW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 ENW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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