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AJ62 FHE

2012 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,419 mi
Last recorded144,419 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 FHE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 144,419 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 130,075 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 130,070 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 114,284 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 114,276 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 101,353 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2021 101,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 85,194 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 84,158 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 84,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 65,116 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 41,051 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 25,885 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 FHE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FHE, 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 FHE registered?

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

Is AJ62 FHE safe to buy?

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