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AJ62 KNW

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

189,618 mi
Last recorded189,618 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 KNW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 189,618 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 166,344 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 166,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 145,740 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 131,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 124,220 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 116,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 110,240 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 100,963 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 89,328 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 77,251 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 70,174 miles

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

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 KNW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KNW, 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 KNW registered?

AJ62 KNW is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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