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AJ62 KUB

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,358 mi
Last recorded163,358 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 KUB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 163,358 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 154,422 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 144,959 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 135,805 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 133,162 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 117,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 117,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 101,278 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 77,095 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 62,772 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,825 miles

Nearside Rear no emissions at tail pipe

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,108 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 41,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 41,323 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 KUB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KUB, 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 KUB registered?

AJ62 KUB is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is AJ62 KUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 KUB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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