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AJ62 FJZ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,654 mi
Last recorded118,654 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 FJZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 118,654 miles

Vehicle in wet condition

Fail 18 Mar 2023 118,654 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Vehicle in wet condition

Pass 11 Apr 2022 103,962 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn edges. Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 103,960 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn edges. Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 92,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2020 87,404 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 80,616 miles

engine cover, sill cover and under tray fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2018 64,931 miles

under trays /sill covers /engine cover

Pass 4 May 2017 56,129 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 50,101 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 FJZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Red 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 FJZ, 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 FJZ registered?

AJ62 FJZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is AJ62 FJZ safe to buy?

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