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AJ62 HKY

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,239 mi
Last recorded141,239 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 141,239 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 126,543 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 120,167 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 120,166 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Brake wear warning lamp on (Offside rear brake wear sensor wire broken

Pass 23 Apr 2019 103,811 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60R16 front tyres are 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 84,117 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 76,361 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 76,361 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 73,204 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 HKY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 HKY, 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 HKY registered?

AJ62 HKY is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is AJ62 HKY safe to buy?

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