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AJ62 EOB

2012 BMW 3 Series

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,913 mi
Last recorded49,913 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 EOB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 49,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake efficiency close to minimum required, advise early attention

Pass 14 Aug 2021 42,645 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 37,747 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 34,627 miles

Front Front number cracked

Fail 10 Aug 2019 34,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Front number cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2018 29,499 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 29,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 19,557 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 15,582 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 10,297 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 EOB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EOB, 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 EOB registered?

AJ62 EOB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is AJ62 EOB safe to buy?

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