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AJ62 FFP

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,742 mi
Last recorded106,742 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 FFP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 106,742 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 93,404 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 93,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 80,462 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 71,607 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 63,247 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 46,162 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 40,119 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 35,461 miles

both front tyres have deep splits/cracks on inner sidewalls around the whole circumference of the tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2015 29,477 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 FFP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FFP, 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 FFP registered?

AJ62 FFP is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AJ62 FFP safe to buy?

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