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AJ62 HLZ

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

262,479 mi
Last recorded262,479 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 HLZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 262,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 262,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 256,225 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front tyres wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear both sides rear tyres wearing and nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 8 Nov 2023 246,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 243,286 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 243,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 222,222 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 29 Nov 2019 189,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 189,415 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 160,820 miles

plastic cover fitted top ofd the engine and under the floor

Pass 1 Nov 2017 108,038 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 69,384 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 63,261 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 HLZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HLZ, 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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AJ62 HLZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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